Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide transparency, accountability, and limitations of Government sponsored conferences) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. GOVERNMENT SPONSORED CONFERENCES. (a) Travel Expenses of Federal Agencies Relating to Conferences.-- (1) Limitations and reports on travel expenses to conferences.--Chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 5711 the following: ``Sec. 5712. Limitations and reports on travel expenses to conferences ``(a) In this section, the term-- ``(1) `conference' means a meeting that-- ``(A) is held for consultation, education, or discussion; ``(B) is not held entirely at an agency facility; ``(C) involves costs associated with travel and lodging for some participants; and ``(D) is sponsored by 1 or more agencies, 1 or more organizations that are not agencies, or a combination of such agencies or organizations; and ``(2) `international conference' means a conference attended by representatives of -- ``(A) the United States Government; and ``(B) any foreign government, international organization, or foreign nongovernmental organization.…”