Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the Senate is now considering S. 1925, with the time until 11:30 for debate only. The Republicans will control the first 45 minutes and the majority will control the second 45 minutes. At 11:30 today the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the Costa and Guaderrama nominations, both nominated to be U.S. district judges for Texas. At noon there will be two votes on the confirmation of these nominations. Senator McConnell and I are trying to work through a way to proceed on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. I hope to be able to have some announcement around 2 o'clock. Recognition of the Minority Leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republican leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, the Senate is now debating the Violence Against Women Act. We began debate on this legislation by consent, and we would like to complete action on this legislation also by consent. We have been working to enter into an efficient consent agreement with only a couple of relevant amendments and with very short time agreements for processing them. This approach is in keeping with how Republicans have handled VAWA in the past. This approach would also allow us to complete the bill today. These relevant amendments would give the Senate the opportunity to strengthen the law, especially in terms of the punishment for those who commit violence against women.…”