Political Quotes

“I appreciate the gentleman's concerns, but let's go ahead and think about what his concerns are based upon. The gentleman raised concerns that if this amendment passes, it is going to prevent the Biden administration from unilaterally implementing regulations 100 times that each cost over $100 million to comply with. I am sure my friend shares the concern that these really need to be actions of the Congress. We come in and affirm congressional intent. We come in and affirm the interpretations of law. If a bureaucrat is going to impose that kind of cost on American businesses and, most importantly, on American families that are already struggling with record-high energy costs, interest rates, and inflationary costs that are all being imposed on these family members, this harms those who can least afford it the most. It really seems like my friend could reconsider the objection, that we could simply allow for Members of Congress to represent their constituents as opposed to unelected bureaucrats. Mr. Chairman, I urge adoption of this amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”