Political Quotes

“Before noting the absence of a quorum, it is my understanding the Republican leader is on his way to the floor to offer an amendment, and I think everyone should understand there will be no business conducted until he shows up. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Tester). Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 626 to Amendment No. 633 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I call up my amendment No. 626, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. McConnell], for himself, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Johanns, Mr. Coats, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Thune, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Portman, Mr. Hoeven, and Mr. Cornyn, proposes an amendment numbered 626 to amendment No. 633. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide trade promotion authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and for other trade agreements) At the end, add the following: TITLE III--TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.…”