Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 872, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Florida [Mr. Scott] proposes an amendment numbered 872. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend the reconciliation instructions for certain committees to fund border security and to ensure the enforcement of all immigration laws) On page 47, line 23, strike ``$940,718,000,000'' and insert ``$920,718,000,000''. On page 49, line 10, strike ``$1,296,487,000,000'' and insert ``$1,276,487,000,000''. On page 50, line 2, strike ``$50,687,000,000'' and insert ``$70,687,000,000''. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Florida.”