Political Quotes

Mr. President, it is profoundly distressing--disappointing, to say the least--that these commonsense amendments have been so cavalierly objected to and have been met only with one-word objections. Although my amendment to strike the…

Mr. President, this is unfortunate. Keep in mind what just happened here. I asked not that we pass this bill but that we move to its consideration, that we be allowed to debate it, discuss it, and ultimately dispose of it through votes…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following my unanimous consent request, the following Senators be allowed to speak prior to the scheduled rollcall vote: Senator Lankford for up to 5 minutes, Senator Sinema for up to 7 minutes…

Madam President, my distinguished friend and colleague the Senator from California makes an impassioned plea that we not pass this bill. I appreciate his thoughtfulness and care and consideration that he routinely gives to matters pending…