Political Quotes

“So, Madam President, the Senate gavels back into session with a lot that Congress must do, but with little time to act. In less than a week, the Federal Government will begin to shut down unless both sides--both sides--work together to extend funding. Meanwhile, the moral obligation from Congress to help the people of Ukraine and fortify our own national security grows heavier with each passing day, and it is imperative that we make real progress in the coming weeks toward our ultimate goal of finishing the appropriations process. These are just a few of the tasks facing Congress as winter turns to spring. The margin for error on any of these is razor thin; and, unfortunately, the temptation to choose chaos and disorder, instead of cooperation, will be strong for some here in the Capitol. By now, it is clear that when serious-minded Democrats and serious- minded Republicans engage each other with a desire to get things done, with a desire to get to ``yes,'' good things happen, even in divided government: We avoid shutdowns; we invest in the American people; we make our country stronger. The Senate ended the last work period with a powerful example of bipartisanship by a resounding 70 votes passing the national security supplemental. It wasn't easy to get it done. But now that we succeeded, it should serve as a model for both Chambers moving forward. Over the recess, negotiators in both Chambers continued the difficult work of the appropriations process.…”