Political Quotes

“I thank my colleagues for allowing a 10-minute discussion today by unanimous consent on an important issue the Congress is taking up today. On the House side, debate on the Keystone Pipeline is starting, and I understand there could potentially be a vote as early as tomorrow. I am so pleased to have been one of the spark plugs that helped to get us moving not in the next Congress but in this lameduck session of this Congress. The American people spoke loudly and clearly not only in my State of Louisiana but around the country, wanting us to work together to get the job done. I was very pleased that the Republican leadership brought to the floor the early childhood education bill that Senator Lamar Alexander has been leading. It is a very important bill. I, frankly, don't think it is more important than the Keystone Pipeline, however. So I was pleased yesterday to come to the floor and offer, as chair of the energy committee, my own priority list of what I think is most important. I say that with sincerity because I actually support both very strongly. I have several amendments to Senator Lamar Alexander's bill which have not been adopted and which I understand, unfortunately, will not be allowed for debate. So I don't know if I will be able to vote for cloture on his bill, although I strongly support it. My record is as strong as anyone's in this Chamber. So I will be interested to see if amendments to the Lamar Alexander bill will be allowed on the floor.…”