Political Quotes

“Again, this is a perfect example. We look at what happened with the Buffalo flight going down. We look at what happened with the Toyota cars. We look at what is going on across this country as we are focusing on terrorism and what happened in Times Square just recently. This is not the time to block nominees to the National Transportation Safety Board. Whatever the motives, whatever the reasons, at this point I do not care. I think the President should be able to have his team in place. Next, I mentioned the Marine Mammal Commission, as we are dealing with an oilspill across the gulf. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 784, Michael F. Tillman, and Calendar No. 786, Daryl J. Boness, both to be members of the Marine Mammal Commission; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc, no further motions be in order, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominees be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”