Political Quotes

“to say I am disappointed is a tremendous understatement. This body is debating a measure that would prevent what national security experts on a bipartisan basis have called a serious threat to our Nation since the dawn of the nuclear age. Senator McCain called this danger an existential threat to our Nation. Democrats were prepared to work on a bipartisan basis to pass this legislation. I, personally, have convened many meetings, going back 2 years ago, to have a piece of legislation that we could pass through this body. In that 2 years' time, things have gotten worse, not better, as far as threats to our country. We have been prepared to address concerns raised by the private sector, and I think it is only fair to say that for the leaders of the committees involved in this issue, there has been real cooperation, from both Democrats and Republicans. I have said on the Senate floor many times that the work of Senator Lieberman and Senator Collins has been exemplary. The major part of this bill is within their jurisdiction dealing with homeland security. I have always envisioned they have been prepared to engage in a robust debate and to consider amendments designed to perfect the bill. I know that is how I feel. Above all, I thought we had all been prepared to put national security above partisan politics to address this urgent matter. I was surprised this morning to hear Senator McConnell say he would like a vote on repealing ObamaCare on this bill.…”