Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 848; 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; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The senior assistant legislative clerk read the nomination of the following named officers for appointment in the United States Marine Corps to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: to be Major General, Brig. Gen. Walker M. Field and Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to Field and Woodworth nominations? The nominations were confirmed. ____________________”