Political Quotes

Mr. President, before I address recycling and composting, I just want to say something with respect and affection to my friend from Texas. About a month ago, Democrats and Republicans joined together here on this floor to pass bipartisan…

Mr. President, long before I ever thought of running for office, I was a little kid born in a West Virginia coal mining town called Beckley. My sister and I ended up going to the same grade school not too far from our house. As a kid, I…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the recorded vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, I rise today in support of Joe Goffman's nomination to serve as Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. At the end of last year, I joined several of our colleagues to discuss our recent delegation…