Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792, 793, 794, 795, 796, 797, 798, 799, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 815, 816, 817, and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Service, Marine Corps, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and that the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations, considered and confirmed, are as follows: department of defense William B. Pollard, III, of New York, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. Scott L. Silliman, of North Carolina, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. In the Air Force The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be Lieutenant General Lt. Gen. Michael R.…”