I do not enjoy opposing a provision in a bill about which I know Senator Daschle cares very deeply. I thought long and hard about whether to oppose the amendment and came to the conclusion that I had no choice, that I was compelled to do so because I sincerely believe this provision will hurt consumers dramatically in my State of New York and throughout the country.
Chuck Schumer: “I do not enjoy opposing a provision in a bill about which I know Senator Daschle cares very deeply. I thought long and…”
On the recordApril 18, 2002
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Discussing an amendment related to the ethanol mandate in the energy bill.
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