Political Quotes

“Are you aware of the fact that people routinely vote not to proceed until they get some kind of understanding of what is coming next? And here is what came next: Not one effort to sit down and talk to the 41 of us: What would you like to change your vote? The fix is in. We jump right into Ukraine. We are going to do it this weekend. We did the minimum on the border when it comes to changing a bill that has many good qualities. So you are not convincing me that I am the problem. I have seen this. You have not. I have seen a debate on this floor with Senator Bennet where we got the crap kicked out of us for weeks. We gave everybody who didn't like what we did a chance to come down here and say their side of the story and kick us in the ass. That is the way the process works. We did not do that here. So you are losing votes on Ukraine. You are losing me in terms of trying to fix this problem. I can't tell our House colleagues that you should accept this product, because we have not done what I think needs to be done to try to secure our border. That is why I am voting no. With that, I yield the floor. Oh, wait a minute. Can I take that back? I have got to say something to my friend, if I may, just for a minute. This is the Polish Prime Minister. I like Poland. It has been a great ally and a good NATO ally. Dear Republican Senators of America, Ronald Reagan, who helped millions of us to win back our freedom and independence, must be turning in his grave today. Shame on you.…”