Political Quotes

“I've been to the floor before and I've used these famous words, and I think I've even used them in committee: Can we all get along? I just can't imagine that if we queried this industry that so many people would want to, if you will, ignore the facts that are impacting not only our community but our children. First of all, it's important to note that the CBO has established that H.R. 2681 will cost $1 million. I want jobs to continue. I want jobs to be created. I think the service dealing with our industry is important, but I think lives are important. And I cannot imagine in this particular instance why we would want to block the EPA from finding a way to save lives. And so I rise today to introduce an amendment that would establish the fact that compliance would come by 3 years after the implementation of the resolution by the EPA. Remember now that every party has an opportunity to participate, but listen to what is happening with the impact of mercury on our children. If these safeguards are blocked, up to 34,300 premature deaths would be in place. These will be the consequences of it. Over 17,800 more heart attacks; over 180,000 additional asthma attacks; over 3 million more days of missed work or school; and billions of taxpayer dollars wasted treating these preventible accidents--or illnesses, if you will. In addition, I believe that the idea of jobs should not be a threat to life.…”