Political Quotes

“We hope before the day's end there are more than that on the calendar. Some will be reported today. This is not quite as easy as the Senator from Arizona has indicated. The Department of the Treasury--these four people who have been reported out by the committee, by Senator Grassley and Senator Baucus, are really important, we think--the Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, and another Under Secretary. These are being held up on your side. We are trying to work our way through this. I say to my friend that we are trying to do our best. We are acting in good faith. That is why we interrupted the proceedings for Mr. Schieffer. Senator Nickles and I have been given an assignment. I know you will accept what I say. He and I have been working hard, but I ask you to meet with him. We have had a number of discussions relating to the nominations. I am confident it is going to bear fruit very quickly.”