Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2010
I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mrs. McCASKILL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to executive session for the purpose of consideration of Calendar No. 809, Bisa Williams, of New Jersey, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Niger; that the nomination be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, no further motions be in order, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and that any statements relating to the nominee be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
Said by
Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

Share & report

More from Tom Coburn

Jun 15, 2015

I thought that was a pretty good idea, and the homeless groups said, in part, in response, 'Well, if you do that, what the appropriators will do is they will'--let us say we had, like $5 as an example, $5 from all the proceeds of all these…

congress.gov
Jul 13, 2015

I think changing their charge from safety and efficacy to safety.

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2016

if you have an oath, why do we have to have a constitutional amendment in order for Congress to do what is best for the country?

congress.gov
Apr 26, 2016

People--if they are not being held accountable, they do not want to be held accountable--and transparency is what holds them accountable.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation