Political Quotes

“I thank my friend from Illinois for yielding and for the good work she is doing on this and so many other bills. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill. In today's world, when technology allows us to constantly be logged into the workplace, it is understandable that Americans often find themselves seeking more convenient meals outside of the home. But dining out should not be about sacrificing nutrition. I believe Americans should have all the tools necessary to make informed choices about what they eat and what they feed their families. Why wouldn't we want that? Why wouldn't we let the consumer decide? Why would we try to rob some tools and take things away from them? Menu labeling gives Americans those tools, and we have been making progress towards more transparent labeling for consumers. It is a good thing. This bill, H.R. 772, would undo that process. It delays much-needed transparency and will cause confusion for both consumers and businesses, many of which have already started implementing existing menu labeling requirements. So let's not turn back the clock. Menu labeling is both a vital public health tool and an important consumer protection. People are smart enough to make their own choices. If you want to make it impossible for them to know everything, then you are not allowing the consumer to make the final choice in an informed way. I don't see why we would want to do that. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' {time} 1315”