Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider en bloc Calendar Nos. 1090 and 1091; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record as if read; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action; and that the Senate then resume legislative session. Further, as if in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that on Sunday, December 19, following any vote with respect to the Risch amendment to the START treaty, the Senate then proceed to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 892 and 1092; and vote immediately on confirmation of the nominations, with 2 minutes of debate prior to each confirmation vote, equally divided and controlled between Senator Leahy and Senator Sessions or their designees; that upon confirmation, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session; further, after the first vote in this sequence, the succeeding votes be limited to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows: the judiciary Edmond E-Min Chang, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Leslie E.…”