Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to issue a subpoena to John Michael ``Mick'' Mulvaney, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1287. (Purpose: To subpoena John Michael ``Mick'' Mulvaney) At the appropriate place in the resolving clause, insert the following: Sec. ___. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, pursuant to rules V and VI of the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials, the Chief Justice of the United States, through the Secretary of the Senate, shall issue a subpoena for the taking of testimony of John Michael ``Mick'' Mulvaney, and the Sergeant at Arms is authorized to utilize the services of the Deputy Sergeant at Arms or any other employee of the Senate in serving the subpoena authorized to be issued by this section. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. Chief Justice, I ask unanimous consent for a 30- minute recess before the parties are recognized to debate the Schumer amendment. Following the debate time, I will once again move to table the amendment because those witnesses and evidence, as I repeatedly said, are addressed in the underlying resolution. ____________________”