Political Quotes

“I wish to thank Senator Domenici for his comments. Again, we have a former mayor who has just spoken, and who, from experience, knows what these unfunded mandates are all about, but more importantly helped do something about it. During what was the Christmas recess, when, traditionally, there is some time off, we did not take the time off. We worked diligently so that we could be ready with S. 1, so that it could be ready the first day. So I appreciate Senator Domenici's help on that. And to acknowledge his staff, Bill Hoagland, Austin Smythe, and Kay Davies, who worked diligently with us through this process. Mr. President, I also think it is worth noting--and this is important-- that of the conferees that were appointed--5 in the Senate, 8 in the House; a total of 13--we stated going into this, Senator Glenn has affirmed this point repeatedly, that this was a bipartisan effort. I think it is significant that three Democrat Members of the House were appointed to the conference and not all three had voted for this, which, at that time, was H.R. 5 in the Senate. Not all voted for it but, significantly, all Members, all 13 conferees, signed this conference report.”