Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the amendment offered by the Senator from Arizona. Nuclear Submarine Fire Before I do that, I want to recognize and acknowledge the tremendous and outstanding and remarkable work done by the crew at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the local firefighters from numerous departments from the State of Maine, as well as from New Hampshire, because of the fire that occurred on the nuclear-powered submarine at the shipyard last evening, which was burning for more than 9 hours. It was the extraordinary teamwork and coordination among all of the crews, as well as the firefighters and departments from both States, that managed to put out the fire. It is now smoldering. I offer my commendations and congratulations to those who did the exceptional and outstanding work, which exemplifies the kind of teamwork that already occurs at that shipyard. I wanted to offer my recognition to that extraordinary work in a very difficult circumstance. Amendment No. 2107 I rise in support of the amendment offered by the Senator from Arizona, Senator McCain, in authorizing a very limited drug importation program, whereby Americans can purchase medications from accredited online Canadian pharmacies. I am supporting this amendment, as I have in the past.…”