Sidney Yates said "I am opposed to this rule, because, among other things, the rule makes in order the Taylor timber salvage sale amendment which is a timber lobbyists dream. The Taylor amendment is a congressional gift to the timber industry at a time when the timber companies are enjoying record profits. This amendment is not a part of the Republican Contract With America, and there is no need to rush it through. This amendment is a 13-page legislative bill that totally revises the law on timber sales, no hearings, no witnesses, no examination by a legislative committee. I urge the House to oppose the rule." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 15, 1995

I am opposed to this rule, because, among other things, the rule makes in order the Taylor timber salvage sale amendment which is a timber lobbyists dream. The Taylor amendment is a congressional gift to the timber industry at a time when the timber companies are enjoying record profits. This amendment is not a part of the Republican Contract With America, and there is no need to rush it through. This amendment is a 13-page legislative bill that totally revises the law on timber sales, no hearings, no witnesses, no examination by a legislative committee. I urge the House to oppose the rule.

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Sidney Yates

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

Opposing a rule related to the Taylor timber salvage sale amendment during House debate.

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