Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 33, H. Con. Res. 25; that the amendment which is at the desk, the text of S. Con. Res. 8, the budget resolution passed by the Senate, be inserted in lieu thereof; that H. Con. Res. 25, as amended, be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the Senate insist on its amendment, request a conference with the House on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses and the Chair be authorized to appoint conferees on the part of the Senate, all with no intervening action or debate. I would elaborate. This is a process that started being developed in the first Congress that was ever held in this country--1789. My Republican colleagues for years complained about not following regular order. They said we didn't have a budget. We didn't need one, but they said we didn't have one. We didn't do one by resolution, we did one by passing a law. But regardless of that, they came and talked about that. This is out of line. It is ridiculous. It is unfair to the American people, but it is very obvious what is going on. I withdraw my request, Mr. President. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). The request is withdrawn. ____________________”