Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Tuesday, November 23, at 8:15 a.m. and Friday, November 26, at 10 a.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 26, it next convene at 3 p.m., Monday, November 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; that upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate resume consideration of H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act; further, that the cloture motions filed during today's session ripen at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29; finally, that the filing deadline for first-degree amendments to substitute amendment No. 3867, as modified, and the underlying bill, H.R. 4350, be at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 29. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”