Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 325) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows: S. Res. 325 Whereas the World Choir Games, the largest choral competition in the world, takes place every 2 years, is known as the ``Olympics of choral music'', and has the goal of uniting people from all countries through singing in peaceful competition; Whereas, from July 4 through July 14, 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio, will be first city in the United States to host the World Choir Games; Whereas the Seventh World Choir Games are expected to include more than 400 choirs from more than 70 countries, 20,000 official participants, including performers, event officials, delegations, and international jury members, and up to 200,000 spectators; Whereas choirs will compete in 23 different musical genres evaluated by an impartial international jury of choral music experts; Whereas the genres of barbershop and show choir will be added as competition categories for the first time in recognition of their popularity in the United States; Whereas the uniting of the people of the world through singing in peaceful competition in the United States in 2012 affirms the commitment of the United States to global cultural awareness, understanding, and appreciation; and Whereas it…”