Political Quotes

“I reserve my right to object, and would say that with the work done by Senators Murray and all the Judiciary Committee, led by Senator Leahy and, of course, Senator Klobuchar, working with Senator Cornyn, significant progress has been made. There is no question in that regard. But we are not there yet. Remember, we had a problem with this initially because of the language in the bill. So every word is going to have to be read with this new language that is drawn up, and then we will see if we can make it to the finish line. I think we can, but we are certainly not there yet. But progress has been made. Mr. President, in my reservation to object I would say that I note that the request the majority leader propounded is seeking to move to a House revenue bill, which of course would provide a vehicle for the Foreign Relations Committee-reported Iran legislation. I support the Committee-reported Iran legislation. I commend Senators Cardin and Corker for their historic work on this package. I do hope the Senate can pass it with no changes. But I note that the majority leader is once again choosing not to move to the nomination of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General. It has been more than 5 months--it will be 6 months in a week or 10 days-- since President Obama nominated her. Her nomination has been on the Senate calendar for 49 days, longer than the last 7 Attorney General nominations combined.…”