Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 6; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; further, that following leader remarks, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of Calendar No. 645. I further ask that notwithstanding the provisions of rule XXII, the cloture motion with respect to Calendar No. 645 ripen at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow; finally, if cloture is invoked, the postcloture time expire at 1:30 p.m. and, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made, laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”