Political Quotes

Charles W. Stenholm: “Ironically, we are facing the same question in some regions of this country where dirt is considered a pollutant, and we…”

On the recordNovember 6, 2003
Ironically, we are facing the same question in some regions of this country where dirt is considered a pollutant, and we are attempting to regulate plows. I remember 3 years ago, I believe, in Arizona, we were attempting to regulate dust storms. That is difficult to do, the same way the gentleman is talking about regulating when is it going to rain and how much is it going to rain. From the standpoint of a normal operation in my district, again, on my own farm, the site is prepared. It would be unconscionable to require a permit, going over 6-8 months, or order to find an opportunity there based on storm water. It is done based on other conditions, and that is already current law.
Source
govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the challenges of regulating environmental issues related to agriculture.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Charles W. Stenholm

Jul 20, 2004

Reclaiming my time, I take back time because again you are totally misleading the body when you make that statement. If you go back to PAYGO as was originally passed in this body in 1990, repassed in 1993, repassed in 1997 with Republican…

govinfo.gov
May 18, 2004

I will vote to increase the debt ceiling because to do otherwise would be irresponsible. But I think it is critical for us to seriously consider changing a little bit the game plan that we are under and that is reinstate pay-as-you-go. I…

govinfo.gov
May 5, 2004

We did it in 1997. It was Democrats like me that stood up with Republicans and got it done.

govinfo.gov
Jun 16, 2004

Mr. Chairman, I planned to offer an amendment today that would prevent the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from spending appropriated funding to add species to the endangered or threatened species list until the Fish and Wildlife Service…

govinfo.gov
View all Charles W. Stenholm quotes

Other voices in this conversation