Political Quotes

“I appreciate that. If I may just to take this one more step, I referenced that we spoke to different organizations, businesses in the private sector, about this very issue and I would just like to reference a letter from Browning-Ferris Industries. In the letter they state in one of the paragraphs: After reviewing the legislation that will be considered on the floor and after discussions with your office, we recognize that among your objectives for S. 1 is creation of a favorable climate for the private sector. In fact, S. 1 seeks creatively to address a concern expressed in some quarters that unfunded mandates legislation could disadvantage the private sector where public-private competition takes place. With your commitment to assure equality for the private sector--no more but no less--where competition exists between the public and private sectors, we are pleased to strongly support S. 1. Also, from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, reading a portion of that letter, it says: I particularly want to thank you for responding to our concerns about the role of the private sector in this debate and the potential impact it could have had on the business community, especially small businesses.”