Political Quotes

“at 10:30 a.m. today the Senate will proceed to executive session to consider the Stein and Powell nominations, both nominees to the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve system. At noon, there will be two votes on the confirmation of their nominations. At this stage, there likely will be no more votes after that, but we will keep everyone advised as to what is going to happen. Mr. President, when someone we love gets sick, the only thing on your mind is how to help them get well, how to get them the care they need. But before every miracle drug or innovative new device comes to market, there is a rigorous approval process to make sure that device or that medicine is going to be safe. To get lifesaving drugs and devices to the patients who need them as quickly and efficiently as possible, Congress must give the Food and Drug Administration the tools it needs to review and approve these products. Today the Senate will begin consideration of legislation which gives FDA the resources to ensure medical devices, drugs, and treatments are safe and effective. I applaud the work of my colleagues Senator Harkin and Senator Enzi to bring this legislation to the floor. These two fine Senators have different political philosophies on things generally, but they work well on this committee and I am very proud of each of them. I consider them both friends.…”