Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Friday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, August 7, at 10 a.m.; Friday, August 10, at 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday, August 14, at 1 p.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Tuesday, August 14, it next convene at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 15, and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Quattlebaum nomination; further, that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 15; finally, that the Senate recess, following the resumption of the Quattlebaum nomination, until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”