Political Quotes

“Let me say, through the Chair to my friend from Florida, the Senator from New Mexico has worked very hard on this bill. Both Senators from New Mexico worked very hard. This is an issue that is difficult for reasons it probably should not be, but it is a difficult issue. I know the Senator from New Mexico has done everything he can. I appreciate everyone's cooperation. This is an important bill to Republicans and to Democrats. One reason I feel some anxiety is there is an event downtown tonight that is going to cause us to have a short night. Unfortunately, when people die, it is always at a bad time. Senator Exon's funeral is tomorrow. It will make us have an afternoon without any votes. And we have a longstanding Senate retreat this Friday. So we need to get as much done as we can. I appreciate everyone's cooperation, especially the two managers of the bill and Senators Martinez and Nelson and Landrieu, for helping us work through this. I ask my unanimous consent request be adopted. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”