Political Quotes

“let me go to the Child Custody Protection Act. This is a bill that earlier this week I asked unanimous consent to go to conference on, a bill we passed last week with strong bipartisan support, 65 to 34. The assistant Democratic leader objected to this request on the grounds that he wanted assurance that language offered in an amendment by Senator Boxer would be retained. He was referring to the only amendment that the Senate agreed to on that bill. This amendment clarifies that a father who victimized his daughter by incest would not be able to transport her across State lines for an abortion or to sue anyone who did. This amendment offered by Senator Boxer and cosponsored by Senator Feinstein passed the Senate 98 to 0. I obviously voted for it. It improved the bill. I fully support the amendment. To accommodate the concern that was expressed, I pledged I will not support a conference report or any consideration of a conference report that does not retain that Boxer-Ensign language we agreed to July 25. I take the Democratic leader at his word and want to address his concern. Thus, I make it clear I give my word that the language he wants will be included and his request will be met. I trust that by addressing his stated concern we will be able to move forward. I now ask for unanimous consent the Senate immediately proceed to consideration of H.R. 748, provided that all after the enacting clause be stricken, and the text of S.…”