Political Quotes

“that was a wise speech. It was a speech that made me think of the comment someone once said--that the Senate was the one authentic piece of genius in the American political system. What Senator Sasse has done is put fresh eyes on a subject, and sometimes fresh eyes are the best eyes. What he has reminded us is to remember what a privilege it is to serve here and that if we are temporarily entrusted with the responsibility and opportunity to give real meaning to the idea that this is the one authentic piece of genius in the American political system, we have some work to do. I am delighted he is here. I am delighted he took the time to wait, study, listen, and make his comments. I listened very carefully. I hope every single Member of the Senate did. I pledge to work with him toward the goal he set out. I look forward to serving with him for a long time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, we should expect a rollcall vote around 4 o'clock on the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 22, which is the Congressional Review Act on the waters of the United States. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.”