Political Quotes

“First, before I ask my question, I wish to thank Senator Heitkamp and Senator Cantwell and Senator Shaheen. These three women have been just stalwart on this. We were on different sides on the trade vote, and I remember how hard they pushed for a real commitment, which I think in good faith they believed they got. I am afraid what we saw here tonight is quite cynical. It doesn't do anything. I don't get what the point was. Wouldn't it be far better if we got a commitment from the majority leader to set aside some time right after this bill--certainly before the end of this month, because as Senator Cantwell always tells us, the end of the month is the end of the Bank. So if we could get a commitment, I am asking my friend, would she be willing to agree to a time agreement so we wouldn't have to take up days and days and days to get this reauthorization done?”