Political Quotes

“I think this amendment perhaps defines the incredible contrast between this side of the aisle and the folks on the other side of the aisle. I believe that $100 million is an astronomical amount of money, and they don't see that it is all that much. I don't believe that unelected bureaucrats in agencies ought to be making decisions that have impacts on our businesses of over $100 million without any legislative oversight, and they think that $1 billion is pretty low. I think that that really epitomizes the difference in our philosophy, how we view government, and how we view our responsibilities. Under no circumstance should unelected bureaucrats in agencies be imposing hidden taxes against the people of this country without the accountability of the legislative branch being involved in the decision. I believe $100 million is too high and $1 billion is absolutely absurd. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.”