Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 24, 1994
Mr. Speaker, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Walker] has the moral and professional obligation to read this bill before he comes to the floor. This bill applies all the same rules of lobbying the executive branch that it applies to lobbying the legislative branch. It has been that way for many, many, many months. I do not think it is correct of the gentleman to stand here and say otherwise.
Said by
John Hope Bryant
Texas

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the need for proper understanding of a lobbying bill during House floor debate.

Share

More from John Hope Bryant

May 17, 1994

Amendment offered by Mr. Bryant: At the end of the bill, add the following: SEC. 13. PROHIBITION ON EVEN-AGE MANAGEMENT. (a) Conservation of Native Biodiversity.--The Secretary shall conserve native biodiversity to the extent possible in…

govinfo.gov
Feb 9, 1994

Again, I would emphasize removal is possible for an independent counsel for cause, and a serious violation of any of these standards would satisfy that requirement.

govinfo.gov
Feb 9, 1994

that is a fair question and there is a good answer for it. First of all, every American, no matter whether they are an independent counsel or not, is subject to title 18, United States Code, section 798, which provides criminal penalties…

govinfo.gov
May 17, 1994

Madam Chairman and Members, many of you have cosponsored over the last several years a strong attempt to move in the direction of a new and more reasonable management of our publicly owned lands with regard to harvesting of forests. It is…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation