Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I don't want to delay this any longer than necessary. I don't know how we could be more fair. I have not talked with my Democratic Senators, but I think there may be some Senators on this side of the aisle who agree with Senator Bunning. That is why we are here. Right now, we are in a very difficult predicament. I think it would be too bad if people whose unemployment insurance is being terminated-- all we are asking for is a few weeks, and then after the extension it will give us time to have this body and the other body make a decision by voting on it. We are asking for a short extension. My personal belief is that the extension of unemployment insurance is truly an emergency, as I indicated earlier, as I feel about COBRA. I understand where my friend is coming from. I have never been a part of trying to fool him in any way intentionally. As I understand it, we are willing to vote on this legislation. If we are not able to work that out, I don't know what can be more democratic than that. We are all elected to make our choices here. I would be happy, as I told the distinguished Senator from Kentucky, if he came up with some way we could proceed on this issue, to give every consideration to any proposal he would make. I suggest the absence of a quorum, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”