Sen. Paul Simon said "I am pleased to support the amendment offered by my colleague from South Dakota. I come from rural, sparsely settled southern Illinois. So I have sympathy for what he is trying to do. I point out that it contains permissive language. It does not require this, but permits this and encourages it by having it in the statute. I think it is a step in the right direction. We have both consulted with Senator Kassebaum's staff. She has indicated it is acceptable to her also. So, Mr. President, I have no objection to the adoption of the amendment at this point." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 7, 1994

I am pleased to support the amendment offered by my colleague from South Dakota. I come from rural, sparsely settled southern Illinois. So I have sympathy for what he is trying to do. I point out that it contains permissive language. It does not require this, but permits this and encourages it by having it in the statute. I think it is a step in the right direction. We have both consulted with Senator Kassebaum's staff. She has indicated it is acceptable to her also. So, Mr. President, I have no objection to the adoption of the amendment at this point.

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Sen. Paul Simon

Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

The speaker expresses support for an amendment related to rural issues.

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