20 Quotes by James Jeffords

It has been my general policy while in the Senate to support the executive branch nominations made by a president, provided the individual is appropriately qualified and capable of performing the duties required of the position, ... However, while a position in the executive branch lasts only as long as the president remains in office, an appointment to the federal bench is for the life of the nominee.

The community right to know act will become the community right to know every other year act, ... This proposal would deny communities up-to-date information about local toxic releases, reduce incentives to minimize the generation of toxic waste and undermine the ability of public health agencies and researchers to identify important trends.