Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Saturday, December 18; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate resume executive session to consider the New START treaty; that following any leader remarks in executive session, the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business until 10:30 a.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees; at that at 10:30 a.m., the Senate resume consideration of the House message with respect to H.R. 5281 and proceed to vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to concur with respect to H.R. 5281; and that if cloture is not invoked, there be 2 minutes for debate equally divided prior to the next vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”