Political Quotes

“I can go on and on through these exemptions. I think the point is clear. We are skating out on a new pond. The Parliamentarian has never ruled on these issues, whether or not language constitutes a mandate; whether or not, because it is an exception to the requirement provision if a bill enforces the constitutional rights of individuals, establishes or enforces a statutory right that prohibits discrimination based on rights. I can go through all of these with the Parliamentarian but I know the answer. This is a new process that is being undertaken. The Parliamentarian has not ruled on this type of thing before. And we are asking the Parliamentarian to undertake on every bill, resolution, amendment, et cetera, every one, subject to a point of order. This is not just a Byrd rule on reconciliation. This is not just a War Powers Act. I agree the Parliamentarian has some difficult decisions to make. I fully agree with my good friend from Nebraska on that issue. This is on every bill that comes to this floor, every amendment that comes to this floor, the Parliamentarian will have to rule as to whether or not there is a mandate on that. Because if there is, it is out of order. When I say he will have to rule, he may have to rule on every bill. He may have to rule, and will have to, if somebody raises a point of order.”