Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 1995
Reclaiming my time, we did indeed as the gentleman indicated provide certain exceptions. One very important one is those matters that do affect civil rights. I think the gentleman would agree that that has a constitutional implication that we should not be tampering with. I think the reason for the exemption in terms of treaty obligations was that we would be extending perhaps the authority of this body to affect international authorities, and that would be an exemption we should not engage in.
Said by
William Clinger
Republican · Pennsylvania
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing exceptions related to civil rights and treaty obligations during a legislative debate.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from William Clinger

Sep 13, 1995

I have to suggest that it is a little more than a minor disagreement. I think that in my view it really goes to the heart of this bill. We have a fundamental disagreement over the impact. I believe, and I hope a majority will believe, that…

govinfo.gov
Feb 6, 1995

to close, I yield myself such time as I may consume, to say to the gentleman from Louisiana [Mr. Tauzin], I think this is a very thoughtful and helpful addition to the debate we are having on this matter. I do think it goes to far…

govinfo.gov
Jul 9, 1996

I am truly shocked by the gentleman from Virginia's remarks about calling this resolution an innocuous resolution. I think it gets to the crux of the matter of why we wanted to bring this resolution to the floor, to highlight to the…

govinfo.gov
Apr 3, 1995

as I stated the day the Government Reform and Oversight Committee favorably reported this bill, I believe the district of Columbia will today move one step closer to self-sufficiency, to financial independence, perhaps even to true home…

govinfo.gov
View all William Clinger quotes

Other voices in this conversation