Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I appreciate very much the understanding of my friends who have been here waiting to talk for several hours. I also announce that one of the reasons we are waiting is to determine if we need to have votes tonight. Everyone has been notified that we might have to have votes tonight, but it appears at this stage we will not. I have been in contact with the Republican leader and his staff. I think we will continue working through the night on some issues we are trying to deal with and worry about votes tomorrow. I ask unanimous consent the Senate now proceed to a period of morning business for 2\1/2\ hours, with the time equally divided and controlled between Senator Stabenow and the Republican leader or his designee, with Senator Stabenow controlling the first 60 minutes and the Republican leader or designee controlling the next 60 minutes, with Senator Stabenow controlling the final 15 minutes; further, that during the controlled period of time, Senators be permitted to enter into colloquies and at the end of the controlled time, the majority leader be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”