Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations en bloc: No. 763, No. 1136, No. 1153, No. 1169; further, that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of PN 2225 Terrence Edwards to be Inspector General of the National Reconnaissance Office; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the committee was discharged and the Senate proceeded to consider the nominations en bloc. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Rebecca E. Jones Gaston, of Oregon, to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services; Douglas J. McKalip, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador; Milancy Danielle Harris, of Virginia, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense; and Jose Emilio Esteban, of California, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety; and Terrence Edwards, of Maryland, to be Inspector General of the National Reconnaissance Office, en bloc? The nominations were confirmed en bloc. ____________________”