Political Quotes

“With regard to the comments from the gentlewoman from Ohio, Mr. Speaker, the Committee on Rules was so enthusiastic about addressing this problem that they have allowed us an entire 5 minutes to discuss the amendment offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr). It is the same kind of priority we have had in 3 of the last 3 rac{1}{2} years with no recycling coordinator. With regard to the comments of the gentleman from New York, that the problem was the Members, I am surprised that any Member recycles. The rules that are given out are confusing. They were sometimes in direct error with regard to recycling practices. Furthermore, the level of commitment is such that a few months ago the custodial workers had had to bring their own plastic liners in order to do recycling. Member compliance, as was noted in this secretive report, is a problem because many Members are not even convinced there is a recycling program. It is true that all, but I think, 11 Republican Members of this House, who have said they were willing to participate in voluntary recycling, but they are not given the guidelines, nor are their staffs, to ensure that this program works.”