Political Quotes

“H.R. 4, which they say is a great bill, has the same stuff in it that we are talking about today. I don't understand why they are upset when we are following the example that the Republicans used when they were in control of the Senate. If the Republicans are wrong and we are wrong in doing that, the bill is here and it is open for amendment. People can talk as much as they want. As I said, I will bet Oklahoma wished they were in the quandary that Alaska is in today. Alaska has a chance of getting the southern route pipeline that would create 400,000 jobs. That is a pretty good deal for a small State like Alaska, or even a big State like New York. It would be a great deal for Nevada. This is an economic development program for Alaska that I support. I think it is great. But I want everybody to know that I think Senator Bingaman has done an outstanding job. I think he is an exemplary chairman and we should not complain about how we got here; we are here.”