Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in recess subject to the call of the Chair. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:53 p.m., recessed subject to the call of the Chair and reassembled at 2:43 p.m., when called to order by the Acting President pro tempore. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, for the information of all Senators, after the Senate adjourns today, we will have our regular pro forma meetings through the end of the State work period. If the Speaker of the House and the minority leader of the Senate decide to finally let another rescue package move forward for workers and for families, it would take bipartisan consent to meet for legislative business sooner than scheduled. As has been the case, Senators would receive at least 24-hours' notice before any unanticipated votes. The American people need more help. The coronavirus is not finished with our country, so Congress cannot be finished helping our people. The Republicans have been waiting and trying to pass bipartisan relief, literally, for weeks. I hope our Democratic colleagues will let the Senate act sometime soon. ____________________”