Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, 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, with the Republicans controlling the first half and the majority controlling the final half; that following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 66, a joint resolution regarding Burma sanctions and the legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds postcloture; finally, that all time during adjournment, morning business, and recess count postcloture on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 66. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”