Political Quotes

“Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Cornyn amendment No. 4096, as modified, be called up and reported by the clerk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Tennessee [Mr. Corker], for Mr. Cornyn, proposes an amendment numbered 4096, as modified. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide that nothing in the joint resolution shall be construed to influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel) At the end, add the following: SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION REGARDING CONTINUED MILITARY OPERATIONS AND COOPERATION WITH ISRAEL. Nothing in this joint resolution shall be construed to influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel. Farewell to the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Missouri. Mrs. McCASKILL. Madam President, it is probably no surprise for my colleagues to know that I don't like much the idea of a farewell speech. I haven't spent a great deal of time contemplating it over the years I have been here. I am not a big fan of the concept. But I want to respect the tradition, especially since I have witnessed so many Senate traditions crumble over the last 12 years. So I will do my best to get through this without breaking up. A traditional farewell speech in the U.S. Senate is full of accomplishments and thanks. I am going to skip half of that.…”