Political Quotes

“Mr. President, we have a number of nominations that have been cleared. I appreciate the cooperation of the Republicans in this regard. I have said enough on this subject. I am glad we are able to get this many done. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 531, 580, 602, 615, 622, 623, 627, 631, 642, 645, 646, 650, 651, 658, 659, 660, 662, 666, 686, 687, 689, 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, and 695; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc; that no further motions be in order; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2013. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Susan B. Carbon, of New Hampshire, to be Director of the Violence Against Women Office, Department of Justice. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Betty E. King, of New York, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Office of the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, with the rank of Ambassador.…”