[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 12 (Friday, January 20, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H414]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN OPPOSITION TO H.R. 5, A BILL TO OPPOSE UNFUNDED MANDATES

  (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose H.R. 5, the 
legislation regarding unfunded mandates. I believe this is necessary 
for us to defeat this legislation because it gives benefits to all 
Americans.
  These Federal mandates give benefits to all Americans. Included in 
these Federal mandates is the Clean Water Act, which is important for 
us as far as the food we eat, the water we drink, and to millions of 
Americans whose livelihood depends on working on the waterways in 
America.
  In addition, the Safe Water Act protects the water we drink from the 
tap. And in addition to that, the Clean Air Act protects the health of 
every American who lives in the cities. But as we know, pollution knows 
no geographic bounds. So it is very important for us to have national 
minimum standards. This is very important for every American, at least 
every American who eats food, drinks water, and breathes air. I urge my 
colleagues to oppose H.R. 5.

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