Robert Byrd: “The bottom line, however, is that the systemic problems in both Afghanistan and Pakistan cannot be solved simply by more…”

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.

If Congress cannot pass a budget, then we should not be paid.

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.