Political Quotes

“Mr. President, another job here that is unfilled--one of the 107 relating to maritime issues, and again we are dealing with an incredibly sensitive and catastrophic issue with this oilspill in our oceans--the Administrator of the Maritime Administration is being held by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. I don't know what the motives are. Maybe they do not like this person. We don't know who is holding this. All I know is that a President has to get his team in place when he is dealing with an issue as catastrophic as this BP oilspill. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 783, David Matsuda; that the nomination be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, that no further motions be in order, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominee be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”