Political Quotes

“I see the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Doggett), and if he would not leave the floor, I just wanted to comment on what he was commenting on, so I yield myself such time as I may consume. In the report on that Commission, and Mr. Doggett spoke to me about it, what you said did not kind of jibe completely with regard to our conversation. But the statement accompanying the conference report says, ``Within the amount for the water quality program, the conferees recommend that the Commission increase funding for the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project above the $2.2 million contained in the budget request.'' So we did ask for them to go above the request. Secondly, we say ``Studies by the U.S. section of the IBWC conclude that Rio Grande Valley levees are deficient in height, geologically flawed, and structurally unsound. The conferees expect the administration in the upcoming budget cycle to request sufficient funds to address these needs. Also, the conference directs that $250,000 be made available for the Rio Grande Canal Project.'' This is an increase over the construction amount. Secondly, we plan on doing a letter, because the country of Mexico is involved. Texas ought to be involved, but by torching something, it does not always get it done. I think it has to kind of come together.”