Political Quotes

“Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will begin the final stage of our consideration of the House message with respect to H.R. 4853, which is the tax bill. Postcloture time will expire tonight at 12:30 a.m. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 today for weekly caucus luncheons. We will also have a number of Senators organized today to give their final speeches. We look forward to hearing from Senator Bond at 11:30 today to deliver his farewell speech, Senator Judd Gregg will deliver his farewell speech at 2:15 p.m., and Senator Harkin will be speaking at 3:15 p.m. for up to 45 minutes. Senator Kirk will deliver his maiden speech at 5 p.m. today. Senators will be notified when any votes are scheduled. I have spoken to the Republican leader, and we are going to try to work this out so we don't have to be in until 12:30 and so we can move to other matters. We will keep Senators advised as to what the exact schedule will be. ____________________”