Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 224) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 224 Whereas the Soil Science Society of America was founded on November 18, 1936; Whereas Richard Bradfield served as the first President of the Soil Science Society of America; Whereas the Soil Science Society of America was established during the dust bowl era, a time of extreme soil degradation; Whereas since the dust bowl era, the Soil Science Society of America has continued to provide an understanding of the sustainable use of soil and the role soil plays in society; Whereas soil is an essential natural resource, and soil professionals serve a critical role in managing that resource; Whereas the core purpose of the Soil Science Society of America is to advance soils as fundamental to life; Whereas the Soil Science Society of America is 1 of the premier scientific societies and is comprised of more than 6,000 members in the United States and internationally, including scientists, practicing professionals, and students; Whereas soil is a dynamic system that performs many functions and services vital to human activities and ecosystems; Whereas soil, plant, animal, and human health are intricately linked, and the sustainable use of s…”