Political Quotes

Mr. President, at the outset I wish to ascertain with precision that I have 20 minutes, as had been arranged with the floor monitors. I had looked for 30 but I ask consent I may speak for up to 20 minutes now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is…

Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:17 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at 10…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on August 4, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. in room 328A of the Russell Senate Office Building…

Madam President, I have sought recognition to join in paying tribute to Senator Ted Stevens, who was in this Chamber from 1967 until early 2009, and his presence is still felt, so pervasive was his impact on this body. My first contact…