Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I will continue to ask my friend from Alabama to consider joining with me in approving these unanimous consent requests. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and consider en bloc the following nominations on the Executive Calendar: No. 883, Michelle Childs, to be a U.S. District Judge, South Carolina; No. 884, Richard Gergel, to be a U.S. District Judge, South Carolina; No. 885, Catherine Eagles, to be a U.S. District Judge, Middle District of North Carolina; No. 886, Kimberly Mueller, Eastern District of California; No. 893, Leonard Stark, to be a U.S. District Judge, District of Delaware; No. 917, John Gibney, to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia; No. 935, James Bredar, to be a U.S. District Judge, District of Maryland; No. 936, Ellen Hollander, to be a U.S. District Judge, District of Maryland; No. 937, Susan Nelson, to be a U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. Before the Chair entertains the request, let me indicate that all of the above nominees were reported unanimously or on a voice vote in the Judiciary Committee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”