Political Quotes

We are now entering the vote that is referred to as cloture--or close debate--but we can still consider amendments by unanimous consent. I came to the floor yesterday to point out that there is a deep flaw related to children in this bill…

Madam President, colleagues, the dream of home ownership is dying, and this is a big deal. Your home is your castle. This is a major source of wealth for middle-class families. And a factor killing the dream of home ownership is private…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for my intern Ellie White to have privileges of the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, my colleague from Connecticut is here past midnight. Why is he here past midnight? Because the health and welfare of our children and our families are at stake. That is why I am here, too--because it matters. It matters that…