Political Quotes

“I have had several very good conversations with Senator McCain and Senator Levin about the provisions they have spent a lot of time on this morning. Discussions have been very positive. And, hopefully, these concerns can be resolved. Of course, if they cannot be, the only way to resolve them would be here on the Senate floor. I hope in the next several days we can work something out on this somewhat difficult provision that is in the bill reported out of the committee. First of all, let me say to my friends who came and spoke on the floor today, I understand their concern about the defense of this country. Anytime John McCain comes to the floor or comes anyplace in the world and talks about anything dealing with the security of this country, everyone should listen. He is a man we all know, we respect, and hold in the highest regard, not only because of his legislative skills--he has been a Presidential nominee--but the fact is, he is a certified American military hero. So I want everyone to understand that I have no problem at all with Senator McCain coming to the floor talking about something he knows a lot about. But I do want to remind everyone that we are now in the 10th month of this Congress and we have been blocked, obstructed, prevented, and held up from moving legislation for 10 months. We have wasted months and months because of obstructionism, threats to shut down the government.…”