Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 114, 744 to 759, and that all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows: IN THE AIR FORCE The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Col. Jonathan C. Rice, IV in the MARINE CORPS The following named officer for appointment in the United States Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be lieutenant general Maj. Gen Gregg P. Olson in the army The following named officer for appointment in the United States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be general Lt. Gen. Michael E.…”