Political Quotes

“As we proceed through this trade legislation, we should have more debates such as we had this morning. We should vote as soon as we have had debate. Of course, a motion to table can be offered at any time. It is high time we did this on this amendment. I was talking to some Democratic Senators this morning. Between the two Senators they have six or seven amendments. So there is a lot that needs to be done on this legislation. If someone does not have an opportunity to speak on one amendment, they can certainly do it on the other. I hope we can continue to move this legislation. I know Senator Dayton and Senator Craig have waited for days on offering their amendment. I say to my friend from Minnesota, I appreciate very much his patience in waiting to get to a point to test the strength of what is happening. I have been told that the Dayton-Craig amendment has at least 60 votes in favor of it. I certainly think we should find out if that is the case. There have been some who have been trying to prevent Senators Dayton and Craig from having a vote on their amendment. I suggest that is not the way we should do things.”