Political Quotes

“This language of this says that the chairman, not the committee, may determine that there is good cause to begin the hearing sooner. The committee has no say whatsoever in this matter. Now, I have no problems with allowing the chairman to send out the announcement. That is one of the concerns of my good friend from New York, but I have great objection to not allowing adequate notice to the members of the committee about holding this matter more quickly. This has been something that has always been very jealously guarded by the minority. The the gentleman from New York will remember that, as will the gentleman from Texas, the majority leader. I understand that. This is simply a question of basic fairness, because members have to have the time and ability to prepare to produce witnesses, to do things necessary for the orderly operation of the committee, and for their proper participation. I seek no advantage. I seek only fair treatment. I know the gentleman, because of his sense of fairness, is going to give it to me. I hope he understands the point I am raising. The point I am raising is not objection to the fact the chairman sends out the notice. The objection I raise is the question is the chairman may then essentially, because of the language, the way the resolution is written, simply waives that without any recourse by members of the committee.”