Political Quotes

“Madam President, in reserving my right to object, the Senator from Florida is right. The key issue here is the blue slip, which originates from the constitutional language mandating that all revenue bills must begin in the House of Representatives. If it is determined by the House that it is a revenue bill, then anyone--I am informed in the House--can object, not just to the amendment of the gentleman from Florida but to the entire bill. Essentially, if we pursue this, we would put at risk the entire National Defense Authorization Act for reasons that could be related to the issue the Senator from Florida brings up, but it could be related to many other issues, and there are quite a few issues in this bill. So, for that reason, I would object to the modification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Is there objection to the original request?”