Political Quotes

“if I might just respond to my distinguished colleague, notice was given. That is how I know there is an objection. So I am not rising to make the unanimous consent request. I understand there is an objection on the other side of the aisle. I am simply standing this evening to indicate my disappointment that we have not been able to resolve this here and be able to, in fact, include Senator Warner's amendment and be able to send it back to the House of Representatives. Hopefully, we are going to be able to resolve it another way and be able to accomplish what we all wish to accomplish. I support Senator Warner's desire and the gentleman he is wishing to honor with the naming of a building. Also, certainly it is my goal and the goal of my colleague in the House to be able, in fact, to pass a bill to send to the President, giving the great civil rights champion of our country and the world, Rosa Parks, the respect and honor she deserves. It is our hope to have that done prior to her funeral. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Virginia.”