Political Quotes

“Mr. President, reserving the right to object, if I might, what Democrats and, I hope, Republicans have been trying to do is to get a budget for this country. That is what we have been saying. Let's stay here and negotiate the budget. Let's pass a very short-term CR. Let's get these budget numbers done so that not only on defense but on nondefense we can provide the support they need. I came to the floor to make sure our Federal workforce knows we are behind them and to make sure they understand that whether they are furloughed or not, they are going to be paid for their services. That is what we have always done together. I take this time because I want to get a budget for the entire country. We are not going to be able to divide the issue and say we are going to take care of some but not all. That was not the purpose of my unanimous consent request. Therefore, for those reasons, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Montana.”