Political Quotes

“If there are complaints about specific items in this bill, offer an amendment to get rid of them. Don't come here and carp and complain about it. If they don't like the suggestion of Senator McConnell to have moneys for training journalists in other countries, then move to strike it, have a vote. We could have a debate on that in 15 or 20 minutes and move on to something else. If there is something else they don't like, move to strike it. These bills are not perfect by any sense of the word. I hope, rather than trying to slow down the train, as my friend from Texas said, we will try to move the train along. This is important legislation dealing with the peace and safety and security of the American people. We are back where we were this morning with a lot of talk and no amendments. This morning there wasn't even much talk. I hope people will come forward and offer amendments to this legislation. We are open for business. It is too bad we don't have people here. I have had a number of people come to me and tell me they have amendments they want to offer. We hope they will come forward and do that.”