Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strike supplemental staff funding available only to a limited number of Senators in a time of sequestration) On page 31, line 22, strike ``In general.--The Senate National'' and insert the following: ``Reconstitution.-- (A) In general.--The Senate National On page 32, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following: (B) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as extending or providing funding authority to the Working Group. On page 35, strike line 2 and all that follows through page 36, line 3, and insert the following: (1) Designation of professional staff.-- On page 36, strike line 14 and all that follows through page 37, line 2. On page 37, line 3, strike ``(C)'' and insert ``(B)''. On page 37, line 8, strike ``(D)'' and insert ``(C)''. On page 37, line 10, strike ``(4)'' and insert ``(3)''. On page 37, strike lines 13 through 22 and insert the following: (2) Leadership staff.--The majority leader of the Senate and the minority leader of the Senate may each designate 2 staff members who shall be responsible to the respective leader. On page 37, line 23, strike ``(4)'' and insert ``(3)''. On page 39, strike line 3 and all that follows through page 40, line 2. On page 40, line 3, strike ``(d)'' and insert ``(c)''. The PRESIDING OFFICER.…”