Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate proceed to executive session to resume consideration of the Wang nomination; further, that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture motions filed during yesterday's session ripen at 11:30 a.m.; that following the cloture vote on the Wang nomination, the Senate immediately vote on cloture on the Laroski nomination, and that if cloture is invoked on the Laroski nomination, all time be considered expired and the confirmation vote be at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Republican leader; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Wang nomination, all time be considered expired at 1:45 p.m.; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during Thursday's session, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”