Political Quotes

“the first time through it, tragically--I say tragically because the title of this bill is ``making supplemental appropriations to support Department of Defense operations in Iraq, Department of Homeland Security, and Related Efforts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other purposes.'' The first thing we find is $98 million under the Agriculture Research Service, buildings and facilities, to complete a research center in Ames, IA. What is that all about? How in the world do you call $98 million for an agricultural research service center in Ames, IA--remember, it is designated for Ames, IA, not Des Moines, IA; Ames, IA,--that fits into a bill that is called ``making supplemental appropriations to support Department of Defense operations in Iraq, Department of Homeland Security, and Related Efforts for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003.'' Disgraceful.”