Political Quotes

Tom Latham: “I would really like to associate myself with his remarks and remember that we are trying to encourage our farmers to…”

On the recordJune 29, 2000
I would really like to associate myself with his remarks and remember that we are trying to encourage our farmers to diversify, to find new crops, new ways of generating income in rural America; and also, I will tell my colleagues as a member of the Commerce-Justice-State subcommittee, I find it interesting that we give microloans all over the world; and yet we will not help our local rural communities to develop small businesses just like we do all across the world. So I would hope that while I understand the gentleman's concern from Colorado, I would certainly hope that this very small program, which I think does some good and will do some good, would be able to continue. I urge a no vote.
Said by
Tom Latham
Iowa
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing support for a program to help rural communities develop small businesses.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Tom Latham

Jun 10, 2014

I must rise in opposition to this amendment also. While I appreciate the gentleman's efforts to further reduce spending, this account is already $6 million below the enacted level from last year and over $30 million below the President's…

govinfo.gov
Jun 9, 2014

I think we all know in section 8 there are reforms that are needed. This amendment does nothing to those reforms, and it should be to the authorizing Financial Services Committee to initiate the reform so that, in fact, we can change it…

govinfo.gov
Jun 9, 2014

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 2130

govinfo.gov
Dec 11, 2014

I thank the chairman for the kind words. I rise today in strong support of this omnibus appropriations bill. I am particularly proud of the Transportation-Housing and Urban Development division which makes critical investments in our…

govinfo.gov
View all Tom Latham quotes

Other voices in this conversation