Political Quotes

“Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 14; 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, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar No. 318, Dennis Hankins, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Haiti; further, that at 12 noon the Senate vote on the confirmation of the Hankins nomination, and that if the nomination is confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; that upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate resume consideration of the Berner nomination; further, that the cloture motion with respect to the Berner nomination ripen at 1:45 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”