Political Quotes

As you know, the whole Defense request looks ludicrous to probably the majority of the House and the Senate.

A lot of people, including this Senator, believe that the request is not enough considering the problems in the world.

I rise today for the last time here to address my colleagues on the floor. After nearly 100 years of combined service between myself and the chairman, I think that we understand the Senate a little bit. This bill, we know what it is--we…

I call up my amendment No. 5418 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Alabama [Mr. Shelby] proposes an amendment numbered 5418 to…