Political Quotes

“I want to keep this process bipartisan, so I am adopting a number of changes that reflect input and ideas from the Republicans and Democrats, and that is what is in this modification. First, I have adopted an idea from the Senator from Oklahoma, Mr. Inhofe, to make sure it is clear that the new rules on private jets do not apply to Members who fly their own planes. Second, I have adopted an idea from the Senator from Arizona, the senior Senator from Arizona, Mr. McCain, to add a reporting requirement when Senators fly on private jets. Now, when people pay the charter rate, they will have to file that. Third, I have adopted an idea from a bipartisan amendment suggested by Senator Feingold that instructs the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee to review the impact on the new rule on private jets on Members' travel spending.”