Political Quotes

“I think we are seeing a rather unique occurrence here on the floor today. Indeed, we usually enjoy doing battle with the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton). He sometimes is really a lone warrior on this issue, the overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives voting against his amendment. But, nonetheless, we have never come to the point where we have forced him into a full retreat on the floor of the House, and that is too bad, because we do appreciate hearing his point of view, in the minority though it might be. The gentleman's amendment is being withdrawn because it is flawed, as is his logic, as are his arguments. The gentleman's intent, as it usually is, is to come to the floor, as he has time and time again, to bash India. And his intent here was to cut aid. And, instead, the flawed amendment would indeed allow an increase in aid to be sent to India. Instead of sending a letter bomb, had his amendment passed, he would have sent a Valentine's card. The gentleman's intent was basically to hurt the most vulnerable people of the Indian society. Our assistance programs help children and the elderly and pregnant women. The gentleman from Indiana comes to the floor as a champion of human rights.”