Political Quotes

“I would simply like to note two things. One, the very strong help received from the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts, not only in this effort but in the effort to eliminate the coffee cartel. That will save American consumers literally tens of millions of dollars a year. The distinguished Senator from Massachusetts was instrumental in helping to eliminate the coffee cartel and now the Jute Organization. As a Republican, I might also mention for the record that I had specifically asked the Bush administration for assistance in ending these anticonsumer cartels, and I am sorry to report we did not receive assistance. But the Senator from Massachusetts is quite correct, the administration, at least in jute and some of the others, has been willing to look at and make movement and changes. As one who has not always found bright spots in the current administration, I think it is incumbent to note they have made a major shift in policy, which I believe is a significant help to the American consumer.”