Political Quotes

“Mr. Chief Justice, I send an amendment to the desk to issue subpoenas to Robert B. Blair and Michael P. Duffey, and I ask that it be read. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mr. Schumer] proposes an amendment numbered 1289. 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-- (1) the Chief Justice of the United States, through the Secretary of the Senate, shall-- (A) issue a subpoena for the taking of testimony of Robert B. Blair; and (B) issue a subpoena for the taking of testimony of Michael P. Duffey; and (2) 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 amendment is arguable by the parties for 2 hours, equally divided. Mr. Manager Schiff, are you a proponent or opponent? Mr. Manager SCHIFF. Mr. Chief Justice, we are a proponent. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Mr. Cipollone? Mr. Counsel CIPOLLONE. Mr. Chief Justice, we are an opponent. The CHIEF JUSTICE. Mr. Schiff and the House managers will proceed and reserve time for rebuttal. Ms. Manager GARCIA of Texas. Mr.…”