Political Quotes

“What we have just done has been something that is important for the institution. We want to show bipartisanship, and this has been very difficult. Briefly, because I know we have a joint session, let me say the chairmen and ranking members do yeoman's work around here. They work very hard. What has just been completed is a compromise. I appreciate the cooperation of Senator Frist and Senator McConnell, Senator Lott and Senator Dodd. We have worked hard to arrive at this point, and we have shown some bipartisanship. We on the Democratic side, and I think I can speak for some of my friends on the Republican side, hope that the money the committees are going to get to do their work is not all needed. We didn't use it all last time. I hope we don't need it this time. But at least we have a framework where we have divided the responsibilities of the Senate on a 60-40 basis. I believe that is fair. I hope never in the future of this institution, no matter what party is in control, will it ever change and be any lower.”