Political Quotes

“The first amendment written by Landrieu-Snowe; the second, Snowe-Landrieu; the third one, Snowe-Merkley; the fourth one, Snowe-Landrieu; the next one, Landrieu-Nelson; the next one, Snowe- Pryor--and on and on. The next section: Merkley-Alexander. We all know Senator Hatch worked with Senator Bingaman on many of these. Senator Grassley is involved in this, Senator Brownback is involved. I have to say, of all the bills we have taken up, this is the most bipartisan. I think that to make a process argument now is a shame. Let me read some of the groups that support this bill, even though the Senator from Maine doesn't like it. Let me tell you where you are. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Pass this bill; National Federation of Independent Businesses: Pass this bill; the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Pass this bill; the Black Chamber of Commerce: Pass this bill; the National Association for the Self-Employed; the Small Business Majority--and on and on. I ask unanimous consent to have the entire list printed in the Record.…”