Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: October 3, at 10:30 a.m.; October 6, at 10:30 a.m.; October 7, at 2 p.m.; October 11, at 9 a.m.; October 13, at 2 p.m.; October 17, at 11 a.m.; October 20, at 3 p.m.; October 24, at 10:30 a.m.; October 27, at 10:30 a.m.; October 31, at 4:30 p.m.; November 3, at 2 p.m.; November 7, at 10:30 a.m.; November 10, at 10 a.m.; and November 14, at 5:30 p.m.; I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, November 14, it next convene at 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 15; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day; I ask that following leader remarks, the Senate be in a period of morning business until 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”