Political Quotes

“Mr. President, here is one I hope we don't have objection to. If there were ever a bipartisan piece of legislation, this is it. This is legislation originally devised by the Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson. It has been good for the economy--the first-time home buyers tax credit. Right now, there are hundreds of thousands of people who have qualified for this first-time home buyers tax credit. The problem is that the banks processing the paper are taking too long. If we don't extend this time, they will lose the opportunity to buy a home for the first time. It is fully paid for. It passed by a large margin. It seems that we should at least get this done tonight. It would allow these papers to be processed. I cannot imagine why something as bipartisan as this should not go forward. I ask unanimous consent that the Finance Committee be discharged from H.R. 4994, and that the Senate proceed to its consideration; that the amendment we dealt with yesterday, the so-called Reid amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read the third time, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table; that any statements relating to this matter be printed in the Record, as if read, with no further intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, the majority leader is entirely correct that there is support on both sides for the step he recommends we take.…”