Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I would like to note that I have been attempting to pass this legislation now for 3 years. Senator Hatch was my first cosponsor, then Senator Graham, and then Senator Hoeven. Every step of the way I have been stymied by the scrap metal dealer lobby. I believe this is an important bill. It is a simple bill. It will greatly help because these thieves are crossing State lines with the stolen copper. I appreciate, obviously, Senator McCain's viewpoint, being the manager of this bill on the floor, but I think the record should reflect that I have tried many times to get this amendment up on other bills and to work with the committee, but every single time I get stopped in my tracks by this lobby. At some point I would like to have a vote on this so that people can vote their heart and vote with their law enforcement or vote with the scrap metal dealers. They can decide. For now, our side has cleared this amendment, and the Republicans are objecting to this. I yield the floor. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time spent be equally divided while in a quorum call. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr.…”