Legislation Quotes

With so many other demands on state funds, the proposal gives us an idea on where education funding fits into the big picture. As legislation starts deliberating, the numbers may be completely different, we hope. - Debbie Newsom

With passage of this important child protection legislation, America's children will be safer in their homes, backyards, schools and neighborhoods. - Fred Upton

Will this legislation answer all the questions? Of course not. This is a moderate, meager, bipartisan effort to answer some of the problems and [address] some of the forests that are in the worst condition in this nation. - Bob Smith

Why sunset legislation where there's been no actual record of abuse and vigorous oversight? - James Sensenbrenner

While we're certainly optimistic about the pending legislation, this is something we could not wait any longer to address. - Ken Chalk

While we appreciate the Governor's direction that the state Department of Ecology work to address additional problems with the bill, we remain very concerned about the serious negative impacts of this legislation on our industry. - David Thompson

While the people of New Orleans and other affected areas clearly need help, I am not convinced that this legislation will provide it. - James Sensenbrenner