Political Quotes

“Reserving the right to object. I thank the Senator from Texas engaging on this matter today. I appreciate it. Most importantly, I appreciate the comments he made earlier on the floor about rolling up our sleeves and getting to work. He was one of the first speakers this morning when our Senate convened, and I was here when he spoke. I wish to thank him for his very insightful and courageous words that said we should roll up our sleeves and get to work. He knows very well that I, and about 12 to 15 Members on our side, have been working very hard with him and his leadership and all the Members of the Republican side to move the Keystone Pipeline bill forward. I think the Senator also knows the bill that Senator Hoeven and I drafted respects this process, wanted to see the process complete, and acknowledges that the process is now complete and it is time to move. So because the House heard these words today and has decided to introduce the identical language in the Hoeven-Landrieu bill--and I think the Senator will agree with me it is good news--it looks to me as if they are prepared to pass it. I can see no reason to object to what the Senator from Texas is asking for, and I consider it extraordinary progress. I am very happy that I came to the floor at 2:00 p.m. to get the ball rolling and that I was here in time to hear the Senator's remarks: Let's get to work. So let's get it done. We can get it done in the lameduck session, and I will accept the Senator's counter.…”