Political Quotes

“throughout the 22 years I have been privileged to be a Member of the Senate, I have worked very closely with our distinguished colleague from Delaware, Senator Roth, and indeed our colleague from New York, Senator Moynihan. This has to mark one of their finest hours in the Senate. Senator Moynihan has spoken with me unreservedly on this important issue and it took the strong leadership of our chairman and distinguished ranking member to shepherd this key legislation through the Senate in light of the number of challenges they faced. I hope that not only the constituencies in their respective States but the Nation as a whole recognize the skill with which these two very seasoned and senior Senators have managed this most critical piece of legislation. Passage of this legislation is in the interest of our country economically and in terms of our security--I will dwell on the security interests in a moment--for today, tomorrow, and the future. As we enter this millennium, China, in my judgment, is our natural competitor in economics, and perhaps the nation that could pose the greatest challenges in terms of our national security.”