Political Quotes

“what my colleague from North Dakota has just talked about is one of the mind-boggling events that has all of us not only stumped but outraged. I believe it is long past due that we get tight control over how the money is being spent. As we talk about the need to offset moneys going to the disaster, the first place we ought to look is money that might otherwise be wasted. So I believe that while there is going to be a significant Federal investment, it needs to be refined, targeted, and managed effectively so we will not see examples of this, the rental of cruise ships and other items that make no sense. Now, Mr. President, I believe this request has been cleared by both sides. I ask unanimous consent that at 5:30 today, the Senate proceed to a vote in relation to the pending Bond amendment No. 2061, with no second degrees in order to the amendment prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.”