Political Quotes

“most of us believe we are sent to Washington, DC, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people we represent. I rise today with deep concern that the inaction of two Federal agencies is threatening the welfare of my constituents and the environmental treasures of my district. As I speak, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency are sitting on their hands witnessing the possible construction of one of the largest landfills in America near the Virginia-North Carolina border. While it saddens me that the elected officials of one of North Carolina's most beautiful counties would pollute their community with the garbage of over 20 States, I do not represent that county. However, when the safety and drinking water of my constituents and the ecological health of my district is put at risk, I cannot remain silent. Camden County, North Carolina, has approved a mega-landfill to be located less than 1,000 yards south of the City of Chesapeake, Virginia, and adjacent to two environmental treasures: the Dismal Swamp Canal and the Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. This mega-landfill will cover almost 500 acres, reach a height of 280 feet, extend 2.5 miles in length, and upon full construction will be visible 20 miles away. The giant landfill would cram the garbage of over 100 million people in over 20 States into a county with less than 9,000 people.…”