Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted, the following dates and times and following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Tuesday February 16, at 10 a.m.; Friday, February 19, 10:15 a.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns Friday, February 19, it next convene at 3 p.m., Monday, February 22; further, 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 Senator Portman be recognized to deliver Washington's Farewell Address as provided under the previous order and that following his remarks, morning business be closed and the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the Thomas-Greenfield nomination as provided under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”