Political Quotes

“this morning, we will begin consideration of the Labor-HHS appropriations bill, which is our final appropriations bill for the year. Chairman Specter will begin with an opening statement, and other Members are welcome to come to the floor to open the debate on the bill. I mentioned last night that we would not have any votes today and that the next vote will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Senator Specter is eager to begin the bill, and we ask Senators who have amendments to contact the two managers. Amendments may be offered during Monday's session, and we expect Senators to come forward at that time with their amendments. I also congratulate Senators Bond and Murray for their tremendous work on the Transportation-Treasury appropriations bill over this past week. That bill, which passed last night by a vote of 93 to 1, was completed this week because of the two managers' patience and persistence and determination. We do not have many weeks left in this first session and, therefore, I remind Senators that we need to use each day wisely. I hope we will be able to move quickly next week on our final appropriations bill, as we wrap up our budget and appropriations process for the year. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”