Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide an additional understanding regarding the December 18, 2010, letter from President Obama to the Senate regarding missile defense) On page 2, after line 19, add the following: (2) Missile defense.--It is the understanding of the United States that the advice and consent of the Senate to the New START Treaty is subject to the understanding, which shall be transmitted to the Russian Federation at the time of the exchange of instruments of ratification, stated in the letter transmitted by President Barack Obama to the Majority Leader of the United States Senate on December 18, 2010, the text of which is as follows: The White House, Washington, December 18, 2010. Hon. Harry M. Reid, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator Reid: As the Senate considers the New START Treaty, I want to share with you my views on the issue of missile defense, which has been the subject of much debate in the Senate's review of the Treaty.…”