Political Quotes

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…

In the absence of any other Senator on the floor, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest proceeded to call the roll.

To continue the chain of thought, like the issue on campaign contributions, the DOD authorization bill was stymied on the excuse of ``procedural'' considerations involving ``don't ask, don't tell,' when many Republicans had voted to repeal…

Mr. President, I have sought recognition to address the subject of televising the Supreme Court of the United States. Legislation is pending on the Senate docket which was voted out of the Judiciary Committee by a vote of 13 to 6, and it…