Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Friday, February 18 at 9 a.m.; Tuesday, February 22 at 3 p.m.; and Friday, February 25 at 2 p.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, February 25, it next convene at 3 p.m., Monday, February 28; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, Senator Leahy be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address, as provided under the previous order; and that following his remarks, morning business be closed and the Senate resume consideration of the motion to proceed to Calendar No. 139, H.R. 3755; further, that the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 28. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”