Political Quotes

“I think Senator Boxer's side has done a better job of getting their amendments in than our side. In talking to her and the leader over there, the Democratic side is down to about seven amendments that are being considered. I encourage our Republicans to do the same thing and get this thing done so we can make it happen. I take this opportunity to thank the Senator from California for the hard work we have done together. Amendment Nos. 4981 and 4991 En Bloc to Amendment No. 4979 Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc: Heller No. 4981 and Merkley No. 4991. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Inhofe], for others, proposes amendments numbered 4981 and 4991 to amendment No. 4979. The amendments are as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 4981 (Purpose: To ensure the proper implementation of the rural Western water program) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ____. RURAL WESTERN WATER. Section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (Public Law 106-53; 113 Stat. 383; 128 Stat.…”