Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 12 noon, Monday, August 9--that is tomorrow, in case you have forgotten the days--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 morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 3684; finally, that all time during recess, adjournment, or period of morning business count postcloture-- the clock is ticking--on H.R. 3684. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”