Political Quotes

“I will momentarily send an amendment to the desk. But my disappointment is that the majority, as they have done for years when a tough issue comes before the Senate, through technical means, is preventing Senators and preventing the Senate from expressing its will--in this instance on this resolution of no confidence. This is unfortunate. We should have the ability to vote on this amendment. Amendment No. 4904 Mr. President, I send this amendment to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Boxer, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Carper, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Levin, Mr. Harkin, and Mrs. Clinton, proposes an amendment numbered 4904. At the appropriate place insert the following: Sense of the Senate on the Need for a New Direction in Iraq Policy and in the Civilian Leadership of the Department of Defense: Findings: 1. U.S. forces have served honorably and courageously in Iraq, with over 2,600 brave Americans having made the ultimate sacrifice and over 20,000 wounded. 2. The current ``stay the course'' policy in Iraq has made America less secure, reduced the readiness of our troops, and burdened America's taxpayers with over $300 billion in additional debt. 3.…”