Political Quotes

“Madam President, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee gave a speech on the Senate floor. I have such admiration and respect for Senator Levin. He does such a wonderful job protecting America in so many different ways, not only as chairman of that important Armed Services Committee but on the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and all the other things he does. But he gave a speech today saying that if we don't get on the Defense bill today, we will not get it done this year. So in the next little bit I am going to make a decision whether I am going to reconsider the vote on that bill, and I want everyone to know that is what I am going to do. I have a longer presentation I have worked on to make that presentation, but before getting into a lot of detail on this, I just want to say I appreciate everyone's help on this--Senator Levin, Senator Lieberman, Senator Collins,--those who have worked with me in trying to see some way to get this completed. But I will make that decision in the next little bit. So having said that, we will have more information later as to what the rest of the week holds as far as votes. If we are able to lay down the tax bill early today--and, of course, I have had a number of requests. Some people want something in it; some people want something out of it.…”