Political Quotes

“the Republican leader and I have spoken privately. We would be remiss if we did not say something to the entire Senate about how we feel about this bill and the leadership that was shown by these two fine Senators. Also behind the scenes--we know how hard they worked to get where we are--we have had such good staff involved. These staff people are not fighting with each other. They have causes they are trying to protect for their Members but they do it in a way that is cordial. There has been nothing but courtesy shown for weeks. I have managed quite a few bills in my day. This is a difficult bill to have in the position we have it in now. I hope our friends in the House see what we have done. We are working together. I know they can. I cannot say enough--although I will try--to applaud and compliment Senator Stabenow and Senator Roberts. They are both my friends but my view of them has risen appreciably in their legislative methods of getting this done. They have done it on their own. Senator McConnell and I have done what we can, but we have been bystanders to much that has gone on. It has been the work of these two fine Senators and the cooperation of every Member. I am grateful we are at the point where we are today--2 o'clock. We are going to be able to finish this bill and it is 2 o'clock in the afternoon, not in the morning. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republican leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Let me echo the remarks of my good friend.…”