Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 1036, Phillip A. Talbert, to be the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California; that the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate; that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that any statements related to the nomination be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of Phillip A. Talbert, of California, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California for the term of four years. Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to consider the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Talbert nomination? The nomination was confirmed. ____________________”