Political Quotes

“Madam President, on behalf of Senator Boxer, I ask unanimous consent that the Boxer-Isakson amendment No. 1489 be modified with the changes that are at the desk; that the order for a Collins side-by-side amendment be vitiated; that the Paul amendment No. 1485 be modified with the changes that are at the desk; further, that the order for the Lieberman side-by-side amendment to the Paul amendment be vitiated. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments, as modified, are as follows: Amendment No. 1489, as modified (Purpose: To require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and executive branch officers nominated or appointed to a position by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate) At the end, add the following: SECTION 11. REQUIRING MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE. Section 102(a)(4)(A) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.…”