Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on behalf of myself and the distinguished Republican leader, Mr. McCONNELL, I send to the desk a resolution that provides for the issuance of a summons to Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., for Judge Porteous's answer to the Articles of Impeachment against him, and for a replication by the House, and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 457) to provide for issuance of a summons and for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution (S. Res. 457) was agreed to, as follows: S. Res. 457 Resolved, That a summons shall be issued which commands G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. to file with the Secretary of the Senate an answer to the articles of impeachment no later than April 7, 2010, and thereafter to abide by, obey, and perform such orders, directions, and judgments as the Senate shall make in the premises, according to the Constitution and laws of the United States. Sec. 2. The Sergeant at Arms is authorized to utilize the services of the Deputy Sergeant at Arms or another employee of the Senate in serving the summons. Sec. 3. The Secretary shall notify the House of Representatives of the filing of the answer and shall provide a copy of the answer to the House. Sec. 4.…”