Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President. The amendment is pretty straightforward. What we are doing is eliminating duplicative programs. Many programs exist out there already which will provide for housing needs, for infrastructure needs, many other needs. What we are doing is stating that we shouldn't be providing separate funds for very specific regions and duplicating processes that are found in the Federal Government. Just a few examples: $100,000 awarded to Lake Placid Ski Club to build ski jumps, $125,000 awarded for Chinese Medicine Herb Growers Consortium, and $250,000 awarded to a tribe in Maine to build a maple- processing facility after it received $100,000 from the USDA to launch Maple Syrup Ventures. I don't believe this is activity the Federal Government should be engaged in. Again, these are duplicative programs. There are many other programs available out there. So I am asking for the support of my colleagues on this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”