Political Quotes

“I join Senator Levin in accepting the compromise that has been reached on this amendment. All of us are concerned about not making the postemployment restrictions so severe that they would discourage good people, talented people from coming into Government service. We are also concerned that they not prevent former Federal employees from being able to go out and pursue their professions or occupations and exercise their constitutional rights of free association. Senator McCain and Senator Boren have been very agreeable in working with us on this particular measure. In addition to restoring a sense of confidence in Government, we can all be assured with the passage of this particular amendment that we will not be able to hear from our good friend from Oklahoma for at least 2 years. He will not be able to call us and urge that we have more funding for higher education. That alone will assure its passage almost by unanimous consent. I join Senator Levin in accepting the compromise amendment that has been reached but I should note some reservations. The postemployment restrictions are intended to remove the appearance of special treatment or using one's former public office for private gain.”