Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Sanders substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read three times and passed; the Sanders title amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 1964) was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013''. SEC. 2. EXTENSIONS OF EXPIRING AUTHORITIES AFFECTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. (a) Extension of Authority to Provide Monthly Assistance Allowance to Veterans With Disability Invited by United States Olympic Committee.-- (1) In general.--Section 322(d)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``and $500,000 for the period beginning October 1, 2013, and ending December 31, 2013'' after ``2013''. (2) Technical correction.--Section 322 of such title is amended by striking ``United States Paralympics, Inc.,'' each place it appears and inserting ``United States Olympic Committee''.…”