Political Quotes

“if I could ask the distinguished majority leader if he would be willing to go into a quorum call for a brief conversation. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act and Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, it is good to see that the Senate will soon be passing another important piece of bipartisan legislation. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act offers the best chance for our constituents, through the Congress they elect, to weigh in on the White House's negotiations with Iran. And make no mistake--they need to have that opportunity. The American people were led to believe these negotiations would be about ending Iran's nuclear program and--and--its enrichment capabilities. But the current interim agreement makes one thing very clear: These talks have devolved into something else altogether. Instead of ending Iran's nuclear program, the interim agreement would actually bestow international blessing for Iran to continue it.…”