Political Quotes

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Ellen Urheim of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Let me say that again, corporate profits rose five times the rate of inflation in that time period.

To be blunt about it, they have been ripping people off.

Mr. President, I am grateful to be here on the floor today and to join with our colleague from Oregon who has led this fight as the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee to bring us to this moment where we have the chance to vote on a…