Political Quotes

“from the very beginning, my stated goal for the July and August work period has been that the Senate pass both a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a budget resolution with reconciliation instructions. This is our so-called two-track strategy: both a bipartisan infrastructure bill and a budget resolution with reconciliation instructions. And despite some bumps in the road, always expected on two bills as large and comprehensive as these, we have remained firmly on track to achieve our two-track goal. On the bipartisan track, I have worked with my colleagues throughout the process to help produce an outcome that all parties find acceptable. I have tried to prod the negotiators when they have needed it and given them space when they have asked for it. Deadlines were necessary to advance the negotiations. We are here right now, during a rare weekend session, in order to move the bipartisan bill forward as quickly as possible. The idea here is to produce an outcome, a real bipartisan agreement that provides a significant down payment toward the level of infrastructure investment our country needs. The process from here is simple. Once the legislative text of the agreement is finalized--and I understand it is being finalized imminently--I will offer it as a substitute amendment, as I have always promised, and then the Senate can finally begin voting on additional amendments.…”