Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that it be in order to offer amendment No. 4310, notwithstanding rule XXII, and the Senate vote in relation to the amendment; and that the amendment be subject to a 60-affirmative-vote threshold, with no second-degree amendments in order prior to the vote. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, with the greatest reluctance, I object on behalf of one Member on this side. I object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. Mr. McCAIN. Madam President, could I also say, as I object--reserving the right to object--the Gillibrand amendment, I do not support, but the Gillibrand amendment deserves debate and a vote in this body. It is a serious issue of the utmost seriousness in the military. The Chair certainly understands that. It has to do with sexual assaults in the military, and it deserves the attention of the entire U.S. Senate-- debate and vote. Unfortunately, there is objection. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New York.”