Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider: Calendar No. 781, Franklin R. Parker, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy; that there be 10 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form on the nomination; that upon use or yielding back of time, the Senate vote on the nomination without intervening action or debate; that, if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”