Political Quotes

“Madam President, as an agreement between the Senator from Georgia and myself, we have agreed that since he is the author of this joint resolution, he will close out the debate. I think that is proper. I will just take a little bit of the remaining time on this side again to reiterate why this resolution of disapproval should be defeated. No. 1, as has been adequately stated many times, it is time to get rid of antiquated, outdated rules that say if you do not vote, it is counted as a ``no'' vote. That does not make any sense. Again, this idea that it is in perpetuity--it is not. There are ways for people to get rid of unions under the NMB, as under the NLRB. So it is not in perpetuity at all. It is just, again: How should ballots be counted? Should a person who does not vote be counted as a ``no''? That should not be so. Even if you accept the argument that it is in perpetuity, why should someone who does not vote be counted as a ``no'' vote? On the judges, we say that every 4 years they are up. That is true; they are not kind of in for perpetuity. But why should someone who does not vote be counted as a ``no'' vote? It does not make sense in any system. I do not care what the length of time is or whether it is in perpetuity or for 2 months or 2 days; those who do not vote should not be counted no or yes, one way or the other. Secondly, the National Mediation Board went through proper procedures in giving notice and comment in rulemaking.…”