Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am tempted to ask the minority leader, while he is on the floor, whether he might help us proceed to overcome the objections of Senator Vitter and achieve the promotion that was offered 6 months ago but since has been blocked for a distinguished soldier. I guess I will withhold on that and wait for another moment. But let me indicate quickly--and I will be happy to respond to a question then--the Outfall Canals/Pump to the river, which my colleague is so significantly criticizing the Corps of Engineers for--let me read specifically: The Corps will conduct a supplementary risk reduction analysis as part of the detailed engineering feasibility study, including the NEPA compliance documentation, for options 2 and 2a, if Congress appropriates funds for the study. Congress has actually voted on these funds through the Appropriations Committee and said: No, we would not do that. So my colleague knows that holding up the promotion of a soldier is not going to achieve his ends. The Appropriations Committee has already voted. I am happy to yield to the Senator from Virginia for a question.”