Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I understand the point the Senator from Rhode Island makes. I would say it poses a Hobson's choice for many States. I would also make note of his earlier comment about a court's inherent authority to enforce its previous order using its inherent power of contempt, which would include the ability to order secure confinement for a short period of time. Perhaps we can work together to include a proviso in the bill that would recognize that inherent authority, and this bill would not remove that inherent authority on the condition of accepting the grant. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.”