Political Quotes

“Madam President, the Senator from Hawaii objects to even having a vote on this amendment. I can see the Senator wanting to object to the unanimous-consent request. I just asked unanimous consent to have a vote on the amendment, and the Senator from Hawaii objects to even having an up-or-down vote. I wish the Senator would explain why he is afraid to have an up-or-down vote. That is just what I asked for. Isn't that what the Senate is for, to try to vote on issues? I want the record to show that only one person objected to having a vote on this amendment, and that is my friend from Hawaii--and he is my friend--to say we cannot even have a vote. I did not hear any objection from the Republican side or anybody else. All I ask for is an up-or- down vote. Why does the Senator from Hawaii not even want an up-or-down vote on this amendment? I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Hawaii.”