Robert Byrd: “The right to filibuster anchors this necessary fence. But it is not a right intended to be abused.”

Bob, I will never know the rules as well as you do. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you will not surprise me.

If Congress cannot pass a budget, then we should not be paid.

The Senate is the proverbial saucer intended to cool the cup of coffee from the House.

Makes the majority leader and the majority party the subject of the minority, subject to the control and the will of the minority.