Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar Nos. 547 through 551 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Foreign Service; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: in the coast guard The following named officers for appointment in the United States Coast Guard Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203(a): To be captain Jennifer K. Grzelak Andrew R. Sheffield The following named officers for appointment to the grade indicated in the United States Coast Guard under title 14, U.S.C., section 271(d): To be rear admiral Rear Adm. (1h) Meredith L. Austin Rear Adm. (1h) Peter W. Gautier Rear Adm. (1h) Michael J. Haycock Rear Adm. (1h) James M. Heinz Rear Adm. (1h) Kevin E. Lunday Rear Adm. (1h) Todd A Sokalzuk Rear Adm. (lh) Paul F.…”