Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, on behalf of Senator Van Hollen, I send an amendment to the desk to help ensure impartial justice by requiring the Chief Justice of the United States to rule on motions to subpoena witnesses and documents. I ask that it be read. This is our last amendment of the evening. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will read the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer], for Mr. Van Hollen, proposes an amendment numbered 1294. On page 3, line 20, insert ``The Presiding Officer shall rule to authorize the subpoena of any witness or any document that a Senator or a party moves to subpoena if the Presiding Officer determines that the witness or document is likely to have probative evidence relevant to either article of impeachment before the Senate.'' after ``order.''. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The amendment is arguable by the parties for 2 hours, equally divided. Mr. Manager Schiff, are you a proponent or an opponent of the motion? Mr. Manager Schiff. Mr. Chief Justice, I am a proponent. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Mr. Cipollone, are you a proponent or an opponent of the motion? Mr. Counsel CIPOLLONE. Mr. Chief Justice, I am an opponent. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Mr. Schiff, you may proceed and reserve time for rebuttal. Mr. Manager SCHIFF.…”