Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I appreciate my friend from Alabama wrapping up his speech. Amendments Nos. 4344 and 4351 Mr. President, notwithstanding the pendency of a motion to concur, I ask unanimous consent that it be in order for the Senate to now consider the Reid amendment No. 4344 in its current form and the Isakson amendment No. 4351; that the amendments be debated concurrently until 2:45 p.m.; that at 2:45 p.m., the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Reid amendment, to be followed by a vote in relation to the Isakson amendment; that each amendment be subject to an affirmative 60-vote threshold; that if the amendment achieves that threshold, then it be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; that if they do not achieve the threshold, then they be withdrawn; that no amendment be in order to either amendment; that if either amendment is agreed to, then once the Baucus motion to concur has been made, the amendment be considered incorporated in the motion to concur. I further ask there be 4 minutes between the two votes equally divided. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 4344 and 4351 are as follows: Amendment No. 4344 (Purpose: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. --. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT.…”