Political Quotes

“we have been working for a week and a half on this bill, S. 1, which is the highest priority of the Democratic majority in the new Congress because we believe, as it says, providing greater transparency in the legislative process is a starting point. Trying to restore public confidence in the way we work here is a starting point. I was heartened by the fact that this bill, as well as the substitute amendment and other amendments offered, has largely been bipartisan. Most of the debate has been bipartisan in nature. With few exceptions, the rollcalls have been bipartisan. It troubles me that we have reached this procedural impasse with the minority that, with the power given to it in the Senate, is threatening to bring down this bill. I am searching my mind to understand why they would want to bring down a bill that would clean up this culture of corruption in Washington and make substantial ethical changes. I have come to the conclusion that it has to do with indigestion.”