Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 69, 70, 71, and 72, and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk in the Coast Guard and NOAA; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to any of the nominations; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: in the coast guard The below named officer for appointment as Deputy Commandant for Operations of the United States Coast Guard, a position of importance and responsibility in the U.S. Coast Guard, to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50: To be vice admiral Rear Adm. Brian M. Salerno The following named officer for appointment as Deputy Commandant for Mission Support of the United States Coast Guard, a position of importance and responsibility in the U.S. Coast Guard, and to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 50: To be vice admiral Vice Adm. John P.…”