Political Quotes

“I say to my friend, we have been trying very hard. I have received instructions--it is probably the wrong word, but Senator Edwards has been here for 2 days, and he left here for a while this afternoon waiting to vote on his amendment. Senator Levin has been here for several days--2 days. We would like very badly to vote on the Levin second-degree amendment and the Edwards first-degree amendment. I have spoken to the manager of the bill for the minority. It appears very unlikely that we are going to be able to do that. I think that is a disappointment. I think some of these relevant--I shouldn't say some--I think all of these relevant amendments we can get up to prior to the cloture vote, we should try to dispose of. But I understand the rules of the Senate. I am disappointed to say, my friend from Texas also understands them, so even though I would like votes, it does not appear we are going to be able to have votes.”