Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the following joint statement from Senator McConnell and me be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Joint Statement From Senate Leaders We share the concern of many of our colleagues about the potential impact of sequestration and we will work in a bipartisan, collaborative way to avoid this outcome. Now that we have agreed on budget caps, we have asked Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Murray and Vice Chair Senator Collins to set the subcommittee caps and get the regular order process started. To accomplish our shared goal of preventing sequestration, expeditious floor consideration will require cooperation from Senators from both parties. The Leaders look forward to bills being reported out of committee with strong bipartisan support. The Leaders will seek and facilitate floor consideration of these bills with the cooperation of Senators of both parties. Vote on Motion to Proceed”