Political Quotes

“If I could, Mr. President, the Senator is right; he doesn't offer many amendments, nor do I. But the very first amendment we voted on was the amendment of the Senator from Wisconsin. We had a conversation yesterday which I thought led to us considering combining this request with the request from Senator Cruz, and I know we are working on that particular issue. But I understand, and we are trying to process these. I think he knows we are trying to process votes, and the very first one we processed was the one from the Senator from Wisconsin. I do appreciate his concerns. I think he knows I share his concerns about this agreement. I am trying to get done what is possible. Again, if I could wave a wand and cause the national security waivers that Senator Johnson, myself, Senator Cardin, and others voted for years ago when we put the sanctions in place--if I could wave a wand and those would go away, then we would be in a position where we would actually need to have an affirmative vote. But I do appreciate his concerns. I think he knows we are trying to work through amendments down here, and I appreciate his patience as we do so. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.”