Political Quotes

“I am hopeful we can vote on this amendment. We debated yesterday afternoon, we debated yesterday evening, and this morning. I am fully prepared to have a vote and go to the next amendment and get the education bill done. The President wants the education bill to be passed. I know my colleague, the chairman of the committee, is anxious to move this along. I am confident the Republican leader is as well. I am hopeful this amendment can be considered and voted up or down and that we move to the next order of business. I ask the question, Can we vote? We have debated the issue. I am prepared to debate longer, but I made my case on why I think accountability and responsibility belong to everyone, including the State. I ask my colleague and friend from New Hampshire, is there any chance we might have a vote on this amendment some time soon?”