Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the next two votes be 10 minutes in duration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The question is on the second motion to suspend. The Senator from South Carolina. Mr. DeMINT. Madam President, I think all of us know---- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. All debate time has expired. Mr. DeMINT. Madam President, may I have 1 minute to explain the amendment? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. DeMINT. Madam President, we all know the economic engine in this country is small businesses. Most of our jobs come from small businesses. It makes no sense in the middle of a recession for us to take more money from small businesses and bring it here. This amendment simply keeps current tax rates the same for those who file individually as part of their small businesses. It is a simple idea. I think we all agree on it. It is important that we do it before the break and let small businesses know they can plan for next year. They can hire people. They can help grow our economy. I encourage my colleagues to support it. I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered.”