Political Quotes

“Senator Levin would be here, but he is, to say the least, tied up in the Armed Services Committee. He has been working with others to get a bipartisan measure to the floor so we can deal with the detainee problem that was brought to a head by the Supreme Court in the Hamdan decision. I do wish to say that Senator Levin, during Senator Rockefeller's incapacity, was a real stalwart working with us. He kept Senator Rockefeller informed at his home on a daily basis as to what was going on in that committee. We very much appreciate Senator Levin's efforts. He is really overworked. He had his responsibilities for Armed Services, but he filled in very well for the distinguished Senator from West Virginia. We are glad Senator Rockefeller is back and in better shape than when he left. He is stronger than ever, and we are very fortunate to be able to work on this side of the aisle with these two wonderful Senators. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent, notwithstanding rule XXII, that amendment No. 5005, to declassify certain text of the Report of the Select Committee on Intelligence on Post-War Findings about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program, still be in order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”