Political Quotes

Madam President, President Lincoln once said: Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. It is my distinct privilege to rise today to speak on two nominees that…

Now that we have a blank slate, we are asking all Senators; that is, all Senators, Senators on the committee, Senators off the committee--to submit detailed legislative proposals; that is tax expenditures, the credits, the deductions…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all time on both sides be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time having been yielded, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following staff of the Finance Committee be allowed the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the 113th Session: Kevin McNellis, Carly Borth, Stephen Jenkins, Sibyl Tilson, Taylor…