Political Quotes

“for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Foreign Service nomination of Mark W. Libby. Foreign Service nomination of Maureen E. Cormack. By Ms. CANTWELL for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. *Carol Annette Petsonk, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. *Karen Jean Hedlund, of Colorado, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2025. *Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term of three years. By Mr. PETERS for the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. *Robert Luis Santos, of Texas, to be Director of the Census for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2021. *Robert Luis Santos, of Texas, to be Director of the Census for a term expiring December 31, 2026. *Ed Gonzalez, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security. *Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.…”