Political Quotes

“Madam President, I also rise in opposition. For eight years--eight years--and three administrations this project has been under review. Eight times NEPA--eight times of NEPA reviews. Three times through every Agency. This has been reviewed more than anything in the United States of America. The people in this eastern, southeastern part of the country, especially in the Carolinas, are paying sometimes 10 times more for gas because of the shortages during severe weather. This is critical for the people of this country. If you believe in energy security, if you believe in energy independence, and you believe that we should be the superpower of the world, this helps us do that. It puts more product in the market than anything that we have available. This will be up and running in 6 months--6 months. Already, 293 miles are already built. We only have 20 more miles to go to finish it. It is time to finish this project. Please vote no on this, an amendment by my friend, who I respectfully disagree with. Vote on Amendment No. 101 The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question now occurs on agreeing to amendment No. 101.”