Political Quotes

“I call up my amendment No. 5265 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The senior assistant executive clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mr. Cruz] proposes an amendment numbered 5265 to amendment No. 5194. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for certain conditions on the export to China of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) At the end of part 6 of subtitle B of title V, add the following: SEC. 5026__. CONDITION ON AUCTION OF CRUDE OIL FROM THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Bidder.--The term ``bidder'' means an individual or entity bidding or intending to bid at an auction of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (3) Strategic petroleum reserve.--The term ``Strategic Petroleum Reserve'' means the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). (b) Bidding Requirements on Export of Spr Crude Oil to Certain Countries.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C.…”