Political Quotes

“Mr. President, Senators should expect the first vote of the day tomorrow to begin about 11:30, with additional votes occurring throughout the day in an effort to complete action on the FAA bill. As I announced here a couple of hours ago, we can complete this FAA bill tomorrow. If not, we are going to have to work into the next day. We have two cloture votes that are set up and we are going to finish this bill before we leave. That could mean some extended time. Everyone knows that. Everyone has been alerted to that. There is no reason that we do that. All the issues have been laid before us. We know the votes we have. If people want to cooperate and finish this important piece of legislation, we can do that. If they do not, then they can sit around with the rest of us. We will not accomplish anything by not finishing the bill tomorrow except use up a lot of time. I know next week is the President's Day recess. As I have said on a number of occasions, this is not a time that we go back to our States and hang around the swimming pool or take steam baths. The fact is, we go home to meet with constituents. We need to be home during the week so we can go to places of business, meet with government officials who are not working during the weekends. I hope everyone will work toward that goal. If not, our first obligation is to complete legislation and we may have to be here longer than just tomorrow. ____________________”