Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I have discussed the matter which Senator Lee brings to the floor for consideration, and I thank him for accommodating me by allowing me to object at the beginning rather than at the end of his remarks. And I will say that it relates to a commemorative resolution which he wanted to offer. I came to learn as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee that we have rules and standards by which we allow these commemorative resolutions to be considered. I have given Senator Lee a copy of that policy--the committee policy--and I would like to ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to have it printed in the Record at this point. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Committee Policy for Consideration of Commemorative Measures The following conditions shall govern the consideration of holiday and commemorative legislation by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. 1. The measure must be bipartisan. At least one Republican and one Democrat must support the measure. A. If the measure is specific to a particular state, the bipartisan requirement may be waived--provided that both home state Senators support the measure. 2. No measure may commemorate: A. A commercial enterprise, industry, specific product, or fraternal, political business, labor or sectarian organization; B.…”