Political Quotes

“I do not want to delay the Senate too long, but I do want to put in perspective what the problem is and why we are here in March 1994 asking to suspend the effective date of these enforcement regulations. We have come a long way since we first understood the complexity of the issues involved. The dangers include added costs to American agriculture, compliance expenses, uncertainties about whether some of the regulations will be enforced or ignored, and the inconsistencies among different kinds of agriculture pursuits regarding the use of chemicals. There are also concerns over whether farmers will have to wear protective clothing when applying chemicals. If so, which ones will and which ones will not. These are questions that concern American agriculture. I think what I will have to say over the next few minutes will illustrate that point.”