Political Quotes

“In the legislation also, I say to my friend from Illinois, there is a statement which says that it shall not be narrowed or broadened; it should remain the same. With that language as it relates to the transfer of ICC, that means everything will stay the same. The bill would not have gotten out of conference, in my judgment, if this amendment had not been on it. Now we find, with an amendment on it, it may not get through Congress. So all of us were in a catch-22 position. But it is very obvious from the legal aspects--I am not a lawyer, but I am on the jury--all of the legal experts say that the express part of the ICC has been used, has been used several times, has been tested. So leaving this out of the legislation is what persuaded some of us to try to be helpful. I want to get the bill passed. I understand that. But I think you will find that the scorched Earth policy is one that will just keep us here for a while. The Senator from Alaska, even though he is a candidate--he is up for reelection--is willing under the circumstances to encourage his leadership for us to stay here.”