Robert Byrd: “I am disturbed, Madam Secretary, by the proposed cut in funding for our firefighters.”

I have said that, as long as the Senate retains the power to amend and the power of unlimited debate, the liberties of the people will remain secure.

Makes the majority leader and the majority party the subject of the minority, subject to the control and the will of the minority.

The Senate is the proverbial saucer intended to cool the cup of coffee from the House.

I respectfully exercise my Fifth Amendment right and decline to answer.