Political Quotes

“the reason I stepped off the floor is I got a call from one of our Jewish Senators indicating they were speaking for a number of other Senators of that faith. They not only have to, as I indicated, be home in time for the sundown services but also have to prepare meals and things of that nature. They wanted me to let you know, if there is some way we could meet the burdensome schedule we have tonight, it would sure be good for them because they have a lot of things to do other than be home by sundown. I also say, while the majority leader is here--I am speaking for me-- I want to do everything I can--and I think I can fairly speak for the Democratic caucus--to move this very important supplemental. Senator Byrd and others are extremely concerned, for example, about having the hearing on Monday. The distinguished President pro tempore has heard from Senator Byrd himself. He would rather have that on Tuesday and rather have some other witnesses. We want to do everything we can to be fair and responsible and move this along.”