Political Quotes

“it is my understanding that--first of all, I think most people in this body know it has been 995 days, and the free-trade agreements are just now coming to the floor. I had a very good conversation today with the majority leader, and I thank him so much for his courtesy. But it is my understanding, for all those who want to see the free-trade agreements ratified prior to the time the South Korea President comes on Thursday to make his joint address--for all those who want to see that passed and in hand in advance of that-- if we were to get on the jobs bill, as I understand it, we would have to stay on the jobs bill for 30 hours. So by getting on the jobs bill, it would actually preclude us from being able to successfully pass those free-trade agreements in the time that all of us would like. I would like for that to be verified by the leader, if that is possible.”