Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, morning business be closed, and the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Raimondo nomination; that, at 2:15 p.m., the cloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; finally, that Senator Cruz be recognized at 12:15 p.m. for up to 30 minutes, and following his remarks, the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.”