Political Quotes

“I have no problem voting on this Talent amendment. I am disappointed that we have not been able to clear a resolution expressing support for the withdrawal of troops from Georgia. The President is there today. I am so glad he is visiting Georgia. I was there with a bipartisan congressional delegation a few weeks ago, and I repeat I am disappointed we could not do this while he is in country. The leaders of Georgia would be so ecstatic if we could do this. In Georgia, there are leftovers from the Soviet Union military bases that are controlled by Russians, that are staffed by Russians. They will not leave that little country of Georgia. We have to do what we can in exerting influence to get Russia to pull their troops out of this little country. I hope the majority will look this resolution over and that it can be approved in the immediate future. It would have tremendous significance with our President being there at this present time. So I have no objection to the request by my friend from Oklahoma. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The minority leader withdraws his reservation. Without objection, the unanimous consent request is agreed to. The Senator from Missouri.”