Political Quotes

“I am proud to be a very strong original cosponsor of H.R. 3060, the Antarctic Environmental Protection Act. It is now 4 rac{1}{2} years since the United States signed the Antarctic Treaty and the Antarctic Treaty consultative parties opened for signature and protocol on environmental protection. This protocol, which was initiated by the United States, has been under consideration by Congress during both the Bush administration and the early years of the Clinton administration, but has not been ratified by Congress. This bill would do that. I am extremely grateful for the encouragement, prompt response and the leadership shown by Chairman, Bob Walker. I also want to thank the ranking member, George Brown, and the other cosponsors of this bill. The bill reflect diligent work with the National Science Foundation, the State Department and a group of four environmental organizations which monitor Antarctic activities to produce a bill which succinctly lays out the specifics for guaranteeing environmental protection of the Antarctic and its reservation for purely scientific research. It has truly been a cooperative effort among all interested parties.”