Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I want to thank the Senator from South Carolina for allowing us to go forward with this agreement. Senator DeMint wanted to ensure that this agreement would in no way limit his ability to offer and get votes on an amendment that he cares about, No. 460, regarding the renewable fuel standards and the estate tax. Senator DeMint is correct and this agreement does not preclude the Senate from considering his amendment, and I thank the Senator for his cooperation. I also very much appreciate the understanding of Senator Feinstein, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Thune, Senator Coburn. We have worked really hard trying to get to this point. It has not been easy. Most everyone did not get what they wanted. But that is what agreements are all about; we have the opportunity to move forward on other things. We will have to decide what more we can do on this bill. But I appreciate very much their understanding. In many conversations I had with them during the day they were all very courteous and thoughtful and very good advocates of their position. ____________________”