Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following disposition of Calendar No. 1, S. 5, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar No. 2, Marco Rubio of Florida to be Secretary of State; further, that the Senate vote on confirmation of the Rubio nomination with no intervening action or debate; finally, that, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. I would also ask unanimous consent that immediately prior to that vote, I be given 3 minutes to debate and my distinguished colleague from New Hampshire also be given 3 minutes to debate prior to calling the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Amendment No. 8 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, all postcloture time is expired. The question occurs on adoption of amendment No. 8, as amended.”