Political Quotes

“We have just a minute and a half. The hour is late. I want to repeat once again that we still do not have this bill. We have seen apparently, in the last few hours, tax changes that involve billions and billions of dollars. The American people have a right to know what is in this proposal, and certainly we on this side of the aisle have a right to know about it. I am struck by the comments of my colleagues on the other side that learning the facts about what the Joint Committee on Taxation had to say about the Republican proposal--0.8 percent growth, $1 trillion short in spending--has had absolutely no effect on the discussion we are having from the Republican side. I see my friend the distinguished majority leader here, and I believe he will propound a unanimous consent request. As he knows, I will have another reservation, and we will discuss this some more. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be 30 minutes equally divided for debate only, with no amendments or motions in order and with the majority leader being recognized at the conclusion of that time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”