Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Sunday, January 3, at 11:45 a.m., for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted; further, that when the Senate adjourns after the pro forma, that the Senate then reconvene at 12 noon on Sunday, January 3, pursuant to the Constitution; further, that following the prayer and pledge and following the presentation of the Certificates of Election and the swearing-in of elected Members and the required live quorum, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”