Political Quotes

“Mr. President, let me start by saying that I am so pleased that we are finally--finally--voting on amendments to the three-bill package that Senator Murray and I, as well as the terrific members of our Appropriations Committee, have worked very hard to bring before the Senate. This has been the result of many weeks--far too many weeks--of negotiations and would not have happened without the leadership of Chair Murray. I also want to thank Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, our Republican whip, John Thune, and the chairs and ranking members of the three subcommittees--Senators Heinrich and Hoeven, Senators Murray and Boozman, Senators Schatz and Senator Hyde-Smith--for their hard work. These are bills that really make a difference to the American people. As our colleagues know, we are considering the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies bill; the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill; and also the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. So we finally are making progress, and I look forward to the robust-- no one could say that this is not a robust amendment process. Again, my thanks to Chair Murray. It has been a great pleasure to work with her. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington. Motion to Commit and Amendment No. 1205 Withdrawn”