Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc with no intervening action or debate; that, if confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table en bloc and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's actions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nominations of Mindy Brashears, of Texas, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety; Katherine Andrea Lemos, of California, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years; Katherine Andrea Lemos, of California, to be Chairperson of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years; James E. McPherson, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of the Army; and Matthew P. Donovan, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness? The nominations were agreed to, en bloc. ____________________”