Political Quotes

“The reason that we are transferring this money is that--I am speaking for myself, but I am very optimistic that under the leadership of Senators Lott and Daschle, the Senate will come together in its concept for funding for the visitor center and its concept of how we can make some adjustments to the previous plan, and tomorrow in markup report out a bill which can then be considered by the full Senate and then eventually by the House. But I would like to read a little background to show you the need for moving ahead. Yes, the tragic events of the last few days--and we have just completed what I regard as a magnificent --magnificent--tribute to the two fallen Capitol policemen, together with their families, the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, Senator Lott, the Speaker, and Chief of Police Albrecht. But we have been moving steadily on this program. Now we intend, hopefully, to go and take the next step and put a legislative proposal before the Senate; and then, hopefully, the House will act.”