Political Quotes

“here it is quarter to 6 on the day after this bill has come to the floor. We have had two votes on technical amendments. We have another technical amendment we can offer. But my colleagues have filed about 40 amendments. While there are discussions going on over two different minimum wage amendments, we have set those aside in order for us to go back to work on other amendments relating to this bill. I ask on behalf of leadership on this side and my partner that Members who have amendments which they have filed to please come forward and offer those they wish to offer, or talk with us about ones that might be acceptable. The leader said we are going to be here this week until we finish this bill. It is my hope, with the tremendous workload we have to accomplish, if we are to get out of here prior to Thanksgiving, that we move forward on this bill. We will be ready for business tomorrow morning. If Members do not come forward, my colleague and I will consider asking the bill go to third reading. We still have time to deal with another amendment tonight if anyone wishes to come in and bring it before us. Otherwise, I would ask all our colleagues who want to pursue amendments which they have filed to come forward and do so tomorrow.…”