Political Quotes

“I want to commend Mr. Gilchrest for making a very powerful point with regard to the oceans. I refer Members to the newest issue of the National Geographic, The Health of the Coast. It validates so much of what Mr. Gilchrest has said. That is not the place to take it from, so I strongly oppose the amendment. But I want to acknowledge that Mr. Gilchrest is right with regard to the oceans, and this administration and this Congress should be doing more in this regard. I think the gentleman understands that we can't take funding from there. I want to commend him and urge Members to validate what Mr. Gilchrest said with regard to the National Geographic. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Weldon).”