Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Lee substitute amendment to the resolution be considered and agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 5045), in the nature of a substitute, was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: ``That it is the sense of the Senate that-- (1) the United States should strengthen its close and mutually beneficial trading and economic partnership with the United Kingdom that takes into account, as relevant, conditions requiring that obligations under the Good Friday Agreement be met; (2) the United States should strengthen its close and mutually beneficial trading and economic partnership with the European Union by working to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement; (3) the President, in consultation with Congress, should work to conclude negotiations for such comprehensive trade agreements contingent upon an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom that fully protects and preserves the Good Friday Agreement consistent with the sentiments expressed by the Senate in S. Res.…”