Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 578, 457, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the nominations en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the following nominations en bloc: Calendar No. 578, Calendar No. 457, Calendar No. 607, Calendar No. 608, Calendar No. 609, Calendar No. 610, and Calendar No. 611? The nominations were confirmed en bloc as follows: IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE Stephan A. Lang, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, with the rank of Ambassador. IN THE MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD Henry J. Kerner, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board for the term of seven years expiring March 1, 2030, vice Tristan Lynn Leavitt, term expired. IN THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Daniel B. Maffei, of New York, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2027. (Reappointment) Rebecca F. Dye, of North Carolina, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2025.…”