Political Quotes

“Finally, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that following the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Silfen nomination; further, that at 11:30 a.m., notwithstanding rule XXII, the Senate vote on confirmation of the Syed nomination, followed by the cloture vote on the Silfen nomination, and that if cloture is invoked on the Silfen nomination, all postcloture time be considered expired at 1:45 p.m.; finally, that if nominations are confirmed during Thursday's session, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”