Political Quotes

“Mr. President, first of all, I appreciate very much the presiding officer's willingness to come in today. I was all prepared this coming Monday to tell everybody ``welcome back''. But I do that a few days early. So welcome back everyone. I hope you had a good break. I hope it was as productive as mine. I am grateful for everyone's cooperation in getting us to this point. I ask unanimous consent that a letter of notification relating to section 2 of S. Con. Res. 22 be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, September 5, 2013. Dear Colleague: Pursuant to section 2 of Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 of the 113th Congress, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate and the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, we hereby notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 6, 2013, and the Members of the House of Representatives to reassemble at 12:00 noon on Friday, September 6, 2013. Sincerely, Harry Reid, Majority Leader of the Senate. John A. Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives.”