Political Quotes

Mr. President, as I take the floor today, my colleagues and I are caught up in a momentous debate over the shape of our Wall Street reform bill. This legislation will not only help secure America's continuing economic recovery, it will…

Mr. President, in recent days, since the Chamber opened debate on Chairman Dodd's financial reform bill, we have all heard a lot of talk about the irresponsible behavior on Wall Street. We have heard about the recklessness that cost this…

I thank the Chair. Madam President, this past Monday evening, as dusk fell on my hometown of Chicago, a handful of young people took to the streets with violent intentions. By the time the sun came up on Tuesday, no fewer than seven people…

On this vote, the yeas are 60, the nays are 40. Three- fifths of the Senators duly chosen and sworn having voted in the affirmative, the motion is agreed to. The majority leader.