Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider, en bloc, the following nominations: 909, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 918, 919, 920, 921, and 922, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Services, Marine Corps, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed, en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, en bloc; that any statements relating to the nominations be printed in the Record, as if read, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations, considered and confirmed, are as follows: IN THE AIR FORCE The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general Maj. Gen. Burton M. Field The following named officer for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general Maj. Gen. Frank J. Kisner The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Colonel Jeffrey L. Harrigian Colonel John F. Newell, III Colonel Mark C.…”