Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent to withdraw all of the filed cloture motions, with the exception of the Sanchez and Thomas nominations; that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar Nos. 519, 526, 446, 442, 454, 447, 440, 323, 317, and 320, en bloc, and that the Senate vote on the nominations in the order listed; that upon disposition of the Gifford nomination, the Senate vote on the cloture motions on the Sanchez and Thomas nominations; further, that if cloture is invoked, all postcloture time be considered expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the Sanchez nomination at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 3, and on confirmation of the Thomas nomination at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader; further, that if any of the nominations are confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”