Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; that following any leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each, with the time equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half; that following morning business, the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to H.J. Res 66, the joint resolution regarding Burma sanctions and the expected legislative vehicle for additional FEMA funds; further, that the Senate recess from 12:30 until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings; finally, that if cloture is invoked on the motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 66, all time during adjournment, morning business, and recess count postcloture and, if cloture is not invoked, a motion to reconsider be considered entered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”