Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture motion on S. 754 be withdrawn; that prior to the vote on adoption of the Burr-Feinstein substitute amendment, the managers' amendment at the desk be agreed to; and that following adoption of the substitute, the bill be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill, as under the previous order. I further ask that notwithstanding adoption, the Flake amendment No. 2582 be modified with the technical change at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 2582), as further modified, is as follows: At the end, add the following: SEC. 408. EFFECTIVE PERIOD. (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be in effect during the 10-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Exception.--With respect to any action authorized by this Act or information obtained pursuant to an action authorized by this Act, which occurred before the date on which the provisions referred to in subsection (a) cease to have effect, the provisions of this Act shall continue in effect. Amendment No. 2581, as Modified The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the question occurs on amendment No. 2581, as modified, offered by the Senator from Arkansas, Mr. Cotton. The Senator from Arkansas.”