Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am just going to reiterate my final point one final time, and I promise not to take more time than the Senator from Oregon. He had his opportunity to have this amendment considered, debated, and voted on in the JUSTICE Act, introduced by Senator Tim Scott, a bill that dealt specifically with police reform. It would have been the perfect place to have the debate, except that my colleague voted against cloture so we couldn't even proceed to the bill. I don't know how we could have made it any easier or better. In fact, when we took up the JUSTICE Act, he and his side were provided at least 20 amendment opportunities. We could have had the debate he seeks tonight at the appropriate time on the appropriate bill, and I am sorry that we didn't do that. Perhaps after tonight's episode, he and his colleagues will reconsider, and perhaps before we are done this year, Senator Scott's JUSTICE Act could be brought to the floor and we could have an adult discussion and debate on amendments and on the bill and on all kinds of great ideas right here in the most august body in the United States. I hope that can happen. With that, I yield the floor and wish you a good night. ____________________”