Political Quotes

“I would like to suggest to my friends on both sides of the aisle that we first assume the appropriate distance and then, secondly, that we take a deep breath. The emotions we have seen on the floor on both sides of the aisle are reflected in homes across America, where families are very emotional at this moment as we face this public health crisis. It is no surprise that it is reflected on the floor of the Senate. We are going to solve this problem, and we are going to do it in a timely way, which the American people expect of us. We have had two measures now that have come before us--one for $8 billion and another for $100 billion--that were addressed on a bipartisan basis with an agreement. This will be as well. Now, as for this argument that we can't spare 1 minute, that we can't spare 1 day, I understand the sense of urgency. The House of Representatives passed the second bill, the $100 billion bill, in the early morning hours of Saturday. When did the Senate pass the bill? It passed it on Wednesday--more than 4 days later. With regard to this $100 billion bill, which included medical leave, accelerated access to unemployment compensation, food, new Medicaid payments to States, a guarantee that you would never have to pay for a test, the Republican leader waited 4 days to call that bill. His argument was, Wait a minute; the paperwork is not here.…”