Political Quotes

“OK. Mr. President, first of all, I appreciate the cooperation of Senator Snowe, Senator Coburn, and others. It is important we move along with this legislation. So for the next 3 hours we will be able to debate the Snowe amendment. The time will be equally divided during that period of time. We have a number of amendments others want to offer. We already have four in addition to hers that have been offered. We have time agreements on those. I appreciate everyone's help in moving forward in this regard. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 2:15 p.m. be equally divided between Senators Snowe and Boxer or their designees; that at 2:15 p.m. the Senate proceed to vote in relation to the Snowe amendment; that no amendments, points of order or motions be in order to the Snowe amendment prior to the vote, other than budget points of order and the applicable motions to waive; the amendment not be divisible; that the amendment be subject to a 60-vote threshold; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. I would also say, before the Chair rules, we have Senator McCaskill who wants to offer an amendment on the same subject matter. We will do that at some subsequent time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from California is recognized.”