Political Quotes

“I rise along with my good friend from Vermont, Senator Jeffords, and in fact the entire New England delegation. We rise to introduce a resolution to approve the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact. The compact is an agreement among the six New England States that has been approved by each of our States' legislatures. It needs approval, under the Constitution, of the Congress to take effect. Its intent is simple. It would rationalize the pricing of fluid milk in the New England States so our farmers can receive a fair price and so the consumers themselves can play a role in stabilizing these milk prices. In fact, the roots of this compact are in the country's strong tradition of federalism. On January 27, 1995, this body overwhelmingly approved the unfunded mandates bill, which is currently in the House-Senate conference committee. Now, throughout that debate, I heard Senator after Senator talk about giving more power back to our States. They said the Federal Government should not dictate to the States what they are supposed to do without providing the money.”