Political Quotes

“I thank the Senator from South Dakota. I would hope that on a matter as significant as what we are talking about, which is effectively the operational integrity of this institution, there would be good, thorough open discussion and debate on this floor and amongst floor Members. But the concerns we are hearing that there are efforts on the outside of this body that would push us to change our rules and do so in a way that could permanently erode and undercut the ability of the U.S. Senate to operate as intended would be, I believe, a travesty. Thank you. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Rounds). The assistant Democratic leader”