Political Quotes

“we are back on the floor beginning the third week of debate on the very important Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, also known as FISA. We have had a great deal of good debate. We have had a few votes. Thanks to our leadership--Senator Reid and Senator McConnell--we now have a plan to conclude debate and go to the critically important votes on Tuesday. I thank all Members for participating. I know there are some who have comments they wish to make today and Monday. Chairman Rockefeller and I have spent 22 weeks so far on the floor, and we understand the importance of moving quickly to get this measure adopted--gain approval from the House on a measure we can send to the President for his signature. I truly hope we can make that. I express my thanks to Chairman Rockefeller, his assistant Melvin Dubee, all members of the committee, Louis Tucker of my staff, and others for bringing us to this position. It is important to realize the magnitude of the danger we continue to face from radical Islamic terrorists.”