Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 501, Maj. Gen. John D. Caine, to be Lieutenant General, and that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report. The clerk read the nomination of the following named officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: to be Lieutenant General, Maj. Gen. John D. Caine. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Caine nomination? The nomination was confirmed.”