Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment to the resolution be withdrawn; that the Cruz substitute amendment to the resolution at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be withdrawn; that the Cruz amendment to the preamble at the desk be considered and agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee-reported amendment to the resolution, in the nature of a substitute, was withdrawn. The amendment (No. 908), in the nature of a substitute, was agreed to as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the resolving clause and insert the following: That the Senate-- (1) supports the African Union Peace and Security Council's initial 2-week deadline urging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in Sudan that-- (A) has a civilian character and composition reflecting the will of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces leading negotiations on behalf of citizens; and (B) immediately begins a transparent process leading to credible elections and security sector reforms; (2) calls on the ruling authorities in Sudan-- (A) to respect the right to freedom of association and expression; (B) to protect the rights of opposition political parties, journalists, human rights defend…”