Political Quotes

“I respond to my friend, the point is that rules have been changed by simple majority for a long time. That is what Senator McConnell said in 2005 and that is accurate. I would also say this, and I say this as respectfully as I can about the deceased Senator Byrd. I think people will recall, those who served in the Senate when Senator Byrd was around, that I was referred to as his pet. OK. He took very good care of me. We had a relationship that was very unique. I cared a great deal about this man. But don't misquote him. Leader Byrd made clear he was willing to force a majority vote if he needed to. Here is what Senator Robert Byrd said: The time has come to changes the rules. I want to change them in an orderly fashion. I want a time agreement. But barring that, if I have to be forced into a corner to try for a majority vote, I will do it because I am going to do my duty as I see my duty, whether I win or lose. I can see that man with his white hair, standing straight and tall, saying that. That is a direct quote from Robert Byrd. I am in the same position he was. The Republicans have made the Senate dysfunctional, and I have asked my caucus to support me for some simple changes-- simple changes. I went over them. The vexatious motion to proceed that was never abused until this Congress by these Republicans we are going to change, and that is the way it should be. Talk about all the time we are wasting not talking about the fiscal cliff is poppycock.…”