Political Quotes

“Madam President, I am waiting for my associate who has some charts, but I certainly can proceed at this point. I am here to speak in regard to my amendment No. 1537, which is at the desk. I ask unanimous consent that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from North Dakota [Mr. Hoeven], for himself, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Vitter, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Johanns, and Mr. Hatch, proposes an amendment numbered 1537. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To approve the Keystone XL pipeline project and provide for environmental protection and government oversight) On page 469, after line 22, add the following: SEC. __. APPROVAL OF KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE PROJECT. (a) Approval of Cross-border Facilities.-- (1) In general.--In accordance with section 8 of article 1 of the Constitution (delegating to Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations), TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. is authorized to construct, connect, operate, and maintain pipeline facilities, subject to subsection (c), for the import of crude oil and other hydrocarbons at the United States-Canada Border at Phillips County, Montana, in accordance with the application filed with the Department of State on September 19, 2008 (as supplemented and amended). (2) Permit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no permit pursuant to Executive Order 13337 (3 U.S.C.…”