Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy: very briefly, this amendment, which affects the Northern Forests of the States of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine…

On the recordJuly 24, 1996
very briefly, this amendment, which affects the Northern Forests of the States of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine especially, makes sure the rights and responsibilities of the landowners are emphasized. The primacy of our States, that means very much to each of us, is reinforced, the traditions of the region are protected, but we have the advantage of using new ways of achieving our goals in forestry and the use of our land and ways to do it that did not even exist a few years ago. It is a case where we have had citizens, landowners, foresters, and everybody else come together with a plan that actually works. Mr. President, I thank the distinguished chairman and ranking member and others who worked with us this afternoon to get this through. I yield the floor.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Discussing an amendment related to the Northern Forests of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.

Share

More from Patrick Leahy

Dec 20, 2022

reserving the right to object, and I will object. I agree with the Senator from Florida that we have a responsibility to help Americans in the wake of disasters. It does not matter if you are a Republican or a Democrat or if you are from a…

govinfo.gov
Dec 14, 2022

I am going to take the prerogative as President Pro Tempore to speak because I know the distinguished Republican leader has already spoken, and I, of course, would have yielded to him had he not. It is always hard to say goodbye to…

govinfo.gov
Dec 22, 2022

I brought a lot of bills to the floor here. This will be the last one I bring to the floor of the Senate. But it is one that we have to act on quickly or we risk a government shutdown. This omnibus appropriations bill provides $1.7…

govinfo.gov
Apr 21, 2023

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation