Political Quotes

“I appreciate those comments, and I appreciate the facts that the Senator is bringing out here. This is something that cannot be done overnight; it has to be done in a businesslike manner. The real challenge is to listen to the individuals who are impacted and to make reasonable regulations because we all want to make sure we have a clean America but also an America that can get back to business again employing people, putting them back to work. Then we can begin building the economy so we can afford to actually provide for the next generation so they don't have the problems we see right now with family income down over 6 percent in just the last 9 years. So this is a part of it. It is a significant part not just in the cost but in the impact on our economy as well. I thank the Chair, and I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.”