Political Quotes

“Finally, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted on the following dates and times: Monday, December 23, at 9:30 a.m.; Thursday, December 26 at 2:30 p.m.; Monday, December 30 at 12:30 p.m.; Thursday, January 2 at 12 noon; Friday, January 3 at 11:45 a.m.; that following the January 3 pro forma, the Senate stand adjourned sine die and next convene at 12 noon, pursuant to the Constitution; further, I ask that following the prayer and pledge and following the presentation of the certificates of election and the swearing in of elected Members and the required live quorum, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”