Political Quotes

“Madam President, my colleagues have expressed overwhelming confidence in this bill, and I don't think that confidence will be eroded through more careful consideration by the committee. I think, in fact, the committee process will allow us to incorporate, examine, accept some and reject other provisions and recommendations by the IRC. It also, I think, will empower or allow us to consider something that we really have considered as consistently as the issue of sexual assault, and that is the indications that racial bias is such that all felonies must be taken out of the hands of commanders, not just those related to individual sexual assault or sexual harassment cases or other related sexual conduct or misconduct--I should rightly advocate this. Again, I think if we want to go ahead and make a fundamental change, committee consideration can only assist that change by getting broad viewpoints of those who are in favor of it, those who may be opposed to, and those who may seek changes. And if the committee reports to the floor, there will be opportunity on the floor, once again, to engage in debate and comment. I think we will try our best to come to a solution that is the best solution. I say that with a commitment to try my best to do so. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New York.”