Political Quotes

“today, I am pleased to join the distinguished Senator from South Dakota, Senator Pressler, and the Senator from South Carolina, Senator Hollings, in supporting the conference report to S. 652, the telecommunications reform bill. As a conferee on this historic piece of legislation, I firmly believe that this bill is a balanced approach to the overhaul of our telecommunications laws and regulations and towards a de-regulated and competitive telecommunications industry. In the last several months, the Congress has been highly criticized for the partisan nature of our debates. And it is true that a significant number of legislative initiatives are caught in intense partisan differences. But at the same time, there have been a number of developments where both sides of the aisle have come together, where both sides have been able to reach an accommodation of differing views and opinions. I believe that this conference report is just one example of how this Congress can work in a bi-partisan manner to produce solid legislation. That is not to say that it is easy. This conference has been working throughout the fall and early winter to produce this conference report. Our negotiations were long and difficult ones. But, Mr. President, I am by nature a compromiser. I guess that is because I am from Kentucky. And Kentucky produced many fine legislators and statesmen, including the great compromiser, Henry Clay.”