Political Quotes

“Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each; that the cloture motions filed during yesterday's session ripen at 11:30 a.m., and if cloture is invoked on the Rollins nomination, all postcloture time expire at 2:15; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Smith nomination, all postcloture time expire at 5:30 p.m.; finally, that if any of the nominations are confirmed during Wednesday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”