Political Quotes

“in closing, I once again want to commend the chairman of the Oversight Committee, Mr. Waxman from California, for his outstanding leadership and support. I also want to express appreciation to the ranking member, Mr. Tom Davis from Virginia, for his support and leadership. I also want to thank all of the members of the subcommittee, especially the ranking member, Mr. Marchant, as well as all of the Members on both sides of the aisle. Our staffs have done a tremendous job of working through all of the snares that may have existed and have helped us shape a piece of legislation that I think is going to give enormous benefit to the American people. We are going to be able to cut down on the use of gasoline as people commute to and from work. We're going to be able to reduce pollution. And we're going to enhance the creation of a more desirable environment. So I thank all of those who have been a part of making this day possible. I urge passage of this legislation.”