Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I am a firm believer in good science and common sense, and I am also a firm believer in believing my eyes and what I see and what I breathe. People across this country today are fully aware of the consequences of the ozone problems. Just go outside across this country. Temperatures over 100, in the 90's, in the 80's. People are experiencing trouble breathing. This is not just my opinion. On the front page of USA Today, 'Breathing No Fun In The Ozone,' and it has a picture of, of all places Washington, our Nation's Capital, as seen through a haze of smog. The Capitol barely shows through the ozone haze in Washington, DC. The American people understand. There is a serious problem with smog in this country, and the American people appreciate the work that the EPA has done in addressing the pollution issues. We are talking about a practical matter here. How many of us today will walk through the tunnels instead of going outside because of the oppressive quality of the air? We are experiencing this. We have to consider the reality of what we are faced with rather than abstract ideas about what the effect of this law may have in the future, when we know right now we need strong air quality standards in order to protect the health of the American people. Do not take my word for it. Just go outside and take a breath of air.”