Political Quotes

“I thank the Presiding Officer. First of all, let me associate myself with the remarks of my cosponsor, Senator Hoeven, who before he had to slip out the door to take a call relative to this vote was really very clear on so many important points that he made. The first and most important point I think in this debate--and I respect the opponents of this--but the most important point, the basic fact is this. This resource will be developed by Canada no matter what anyone in the United States and the House or the Senate of either party does. That is a fact. It is indisputable. How do we know that? Because the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of the Province have told us that--of all the different parties. It is the unquestioned truth. They are going to develop this resource, and they are going to send this resource through their avenues out to either China-- Excuse me. Could I get order? They are going to develop this resource. This debate isn't going to stop them or start them. No. 2, we have to develop partnerships for progress because no country, even as powerful as the United States is, can hardly do anything completely by themselves. We do lots of great things and have since the moment we were formed, but we have always had partners. Even in the Revolutionary War, France came to help us and the Netherlands lent us money--a tiny little country that could fit inside of Louisiana. We have always had partners.…”