Political Quotes

“I just want to quickly address a few of the issues. My friend, Mr. Holt, said that these reservoirs will be depleted. I agree. The issue is who's going to invest in an enrichment and refining facility at a reservoir that's going to be depleted in 5 years. Nobody's going to make that investment. That's really what's at issue here. The prices of helium have gone up. BLM can charge more. Our amendment is about respecting preexisting contracts and about protecting property rights while ensuring continued supply of helium to American manufacturers. Without this amendment, there will be a real disruption of supply for helium because they won't be contractually able to release that helium. They will be under no obligation to release it, so I think that is the greatest threat. This amendment protects the helium supply. As has been mentioned, MRIs, computer chips, and fiber optics all need this. American manufacturing needs this. Support this amendment. Vote for a helium supply. And again, vote to support our welders. I yield back the balance of my time. Gases and Welding Distributors Association, Doral, FL, April 25, 2013. Hon. Charlie Dent, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Mr. Dent: The Gases and Welding Distributors Association (``GAWDA'') offers its support to your proposed amendment to H.R. 527, legislation to reauthorize the sale of the Federal Helium Reserve.…”