Political Quotes

Joe Cunningham: Taking back my time, it has been this body, and mostly the other side of the aisle, that has objected to us putting in…

On the recordJune 16, 2004
Taking back my time, it has been this body, and mostly the other side of the aisle, that has objected to us putting in new roads, that have objected to us clearing brush because of the endangered species, that have objected to us doing these things that I think are conservative, reasonable approaches. As far as good science, take a look at the farmers and the ranchers and the folks that want to protect their land. They are the best stewards of the lands that we have. The science that I see most of the time coming from the other side is agenda-oriented, private science funded by environmental groups that have an agenda, and I think that is wrong.
Said by
Joe Cunningham
South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Addressing objections to infrastructure and land management practices during a debate.

Share

More from Joe Cunningham

Oct 28, 2019

we have to do every single thing in our power to make that come to an end.

congress.gov
Sep 9, 2019

We've worked closely with this Committee's staff, VA recruiters, and VSOs on this bill, and I'm pleased to report that it has garnered wide support and formal endorsement from 10 veterans' service organizations.

congress.gov
Feb 5, 2020

Exposing our vibrant ocean resources to incredibly loud seismic airgun blasting and dangerous offshore drilling is simply not worth the risk.

congress.gov
Jul 24, 2019

Do you think the Interior Department should incorporate the risk of climate change into decisions about whether to open new regions like the South Atlantic to offshore oil and gas development?

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation