Political Quotes

“Well, Mr. President, reclaiming my time, that is unfortunate. That could dispose of this bill and pass this bill today--a very straightforward, expeditious way of passing this bill with no delay. I said I had a second choice, a path forward which I think is very reasonable as well, related to the National Defense Authorization Act. So let me propose this unanimous consent request: I ask unanimous consent that all remaining time on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3204, the compounding bill, be yielded back; that the Senate proceed to H.R. 3204; that the bill be read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; I further ask that the Senate then proceed to the consideration of S. 1197, the national defense authorization bill; that my amendment, which is at the desk, be called up, and that notwithstanding rule XXII, my amendment remain in order; that no second-degree amendments to my amendment be in order; and that the amendment be subject to a 60-vote affirmative threshold for passage. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”