Patrick Moynihan: “Might I say that in the judgment of this Senator, the section that the…”

On the recordJuly 31, 1997

Might I say that in the judgment of this Senator, the section that the distinguished Senator from Illinois wishes to remove is a meaningless provision, with no binding effect. I point out that the administration has agreed to it, and I offer the counsel, unsolicited but certainly well meaning, to my friend from Illinois, that if he feels he has an important issue here, may I suggest to him the issue would be a lot more salient in the months and years to come if it is in a statute. It can emerge and we can discuss it at that time. So I join the Senator from Delaware.

Said by

Patrick Moynihan

Illinois

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a provision in legislation during Senate floor debate.

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote

More from Patrick Moynihan

Sep 13, 2000

If I might say, these amendments get 18 votes, 22 votes; we now have a pattern. The Senate made its decision about this legislation midday. The sooner we are in the aftermath, the better relations will be, and the Senate can go on to other…

govinfo.gov

Oct 12, 2000

The news from the Middle East is deeply painful to all who pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Three months ago at Camp David the State of Israel offered the Palestine Authority unprecedented concessions in an effort to end the cycle of…

govinfo.gov

Sep 13, 2000

This vote is one of an historic handful of congressional votes since the end of World War II. Nothing that Members of Congress do this year or any other year could be more important. He was not simply speaking of trade and the standard of…

govinfo.gov

Sep 19, 2000

I say to our chairman, as evidenced by the fact that this measure was reported 19-1 in the Finance Committee. I thank the Chair. We are at a moment of history and the omens are excellent.

govinfo.gov

View all Patrick Moynihan quotes

Other voices in this conversation

Patrick Moynihan: “Might I say that in the judgment of this Senator, the section that the distinguished Senator from Illinois wishes to…”

Editor's note · Context