Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination under the Privileged section of Executive Calendar: PN 1218, Carol Moseley Braun, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation; that the Senate vote on the nomination, without any intervening action or debate; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Carol Moseley Braun, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the African Development foundation for a term expiring September 22, 2029. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Moseley Braun nomination? The nomination was confirmed. ____________________”