Political Quotes

“I am constantly amazed at the lengths to which the Gingrich Republicans will go to waste the time and money of the American people. This bill was rejected by the President because it directs a major reorganization of U.S. foreign policy agencies--structured in the most partisan of ways. The President's veto message says: ``This legislation contains many unacceptable provisions that would undercut U.S. leadership abroad and damage our ability to assure the future security and prosperity of the American people. It would unacceptably restrict the President's ability to address the complex international challenges and opportunities of the post-cold-war era. It would also restrict Presidential authority needed to conduct foreign affairs and to control state secrets, thereby raising serious constitutional concerns.'' I couldn't have said it better. All across America, school-children studying American history are learning about America's bipartisan foreign policy that allows our Government to function from administration to administration in our dealings with other countries and world leaders with the knowledge that there will be consistency in our dealings with other governments.”