Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 143, 144, 145, and 272; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions; and that the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to consider the nominations en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be United States Alternate Governor of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for a term of five years; United States Alternate Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank for a term of five years; Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be United States Alternate Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Jose W. Fernandez, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of State (Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment); and Kathleen S. Miller, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (New Position), en bloc? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________”