Political Quotes

“today we consider the Senate amendment to the National Gambling Impact and Policy Commission Act (H.R. 497). H.R. 497 creates a temporary, 2-year national commission to study the economic and social impact of gambling in our country. The Commission will conduct a study and make recommendations--it will not have any power to regulate the gambling industry in any way. At the outset, I want to give special recognition to our colleague and my good friend, Congressman Frank Wolf of Virginia. This much-needed measure is here today largely because of his advocacy and persistence. Congressman Wolf has identified a very important public policy issue and he deserves high praise for his efforts. I also want to recognize the herculean efforts of Mr. Wolf's outstanding staffer, Will Moschella. During the pendency of this bill, Mr. Moschella has not only been of invaluable assistance in its passage, but he has also graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, and gotten married. When H.R. 497 passed the House on March 5, 1996, I pointed out the extensive record that supports this legislation.”