Political Quotes

“Mr. President, in a few minutes the Senate will vote on whether to invoke cloture on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014-- legislation I have introduced with my friend and colleague from Alaska, Senator Lisa Murkowski. At a time when Washington is stuck in political gridlock, I am proud to have partnered with Senator Murkowski to develop this sportsmen's package that is cosponsored by 46 of the Senators here in this Chamber--almost half of this body--19 Democrats, 26 Republicans, and 1 Independent. We actually put politics aside to get behind a bill that benefits tens of millions of hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts across our country--a bill that protects our outdoor traditions for future generations and ensures the outdoor recreation economy can continue to support jobs and local communities in our States nationwide. This kind of widespread bipartisan support has been virtually unheard of in these days. And not surprisingly, the list of organizations that support the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act is equally long and diverse. More than 40 organizations that span the ideological spectrum have actually endorsed this bill. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that six letters and statements of support that I have received on the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Congressional Sportmen's Foundation, Feb.…”