Political Quotes

“after 11 days of debate we finally had passage of S. 1, a Senate bill which will curb unfunded Federal mandates. I think, as you can well appreciate, after 11 days and oftentimes 12 hours a day, we really have said quite a bit about S. 1, so in my closing comments, I would like to say what has not been said which are just some thank-you's for a lot of folks who worked very, very hard for this fundamental change in how this institution of Congress will operate under S. 1. I want to thank Senator Dole, the majority leader, who designated it S. 1, demonstrating with his leadership and with his conviction that this is the sort of new partnership that he wants to see ordered in a federalist system where local, State, and National Government works in partnership, not one dictating to the other from the Federal level down. I thank Senator Roth and Senator Domenici--Senator Roth, of course, is the chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee; Senator Domenici is the chairman of the Budget Committee--for all their efforts during the winter recess and their help in crafting this legislation.”