Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 145, 146, 177, 181, 183, 188, 190, 195, 196, 197, and 198, and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any related statements be printed in the Record; and that President Obama be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: department of Justice Sylvia M. Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2013. Sylvia M. Becker, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United States for the term expiring September 30, 2016. executive office of the president Brian C. Deese, of Massachusetts, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. coast guard Pursuant to Section 53(b), Title 14, U.S. Code, the following named officer for appointment to the Director of the Coast Guard Reserve in the grade indicated: To be rear admiral Rear Adm. Steven E.…”