Political Quotes

“later this morning, it will be my honor to join congressional leaders in welcoming President Isaac Herzog of Israel to the Capitol for a joint address to Congress. Since the founding of the Nation of Israel 75 years ago, he has been one of America's most important allies and fiercest friends. The United States was the first country to recognize Israel as an independent state; and to this day, our bond remains strong, our partnership essential. While we have our differences, the United States and Israel are united in the most profound ways that two nations could be. America's support for Israel must never waver because Israel will be an essential partner for the United States in the 21st century. I look forward to meeting with President Herzog this morning, and I join congressional leaders in welcoming him to Congress. S. 2226 Madam President, now on the NDAA, last night, the Senate began the process for floor consideration of the annual Defense bill on a bipartisan vote, 72 to 25. This morning, we locked in an agreement to begin consideration of amendments on the floor. We will begin voting this afternoon, and we want this process to be open and fair, without being dilatory. We want both sides to have input, but neither side should derail the bill. We should avoid the chaos we saw last week in the House that greatly hindered their NDAA process. So far, we have avoided that. The process in the Senate has been constructive and moved along at a good pace.…”