Political Quotes

“a prime example of what could happen is chlorine. Chlorine, according to a recent newspaper article: * * * is found in such diverse products as Teflon, compact discs, photographic film, sofa cushions, linoleum and lawn chemicals. It is used in 85 percent of all pesticides, purifies 98 percent of all U.S. drinking water, and directly affects 1.3 million American jobs. Chlorine is so important, in fact, that it is used in 60 percent of all chemical transactions--which amounts to 40 percent of our total gross national product. Guess which product is likely to get on EPA's unofficial group A list? Chlorine. The EPA stated last year that it should ``develop a national strategy for subjecting, reducing, or prohibiting the use of chlorine and chlorinated compounds.'' Mr. President, to me this proves we should not give the EPA this new authority, and should not by our actions condone its behavior. Mr. President, I yield the floor.”