Political Quotes

“this morning we have set aside a period of 60 minutes for morning business, which is equally divided to allow Senators to make statements. Following that time, Senators Bennett and Kohl will be here to manage consideration of the Agriculture appropriations bill. Before adjourning last night, the Democratic leader on behalf of Senator Nelson called up an amendment regarding rulemaking on Japanese beef. The managers have had time to review that amendment, and we may be able to set a vote on that issue for this morning. We will be recessing from 12:30 to 2:15 for our weekly policy luncheons, and we expect to vote prior to that recess. I urge my colleagues, once again, to come to the floor and debate their amendments on this bill. If Senators have not contacted the managers about their amendments and no one comes to the floor to propose them, then the managers will be asking for third reading and passage of the bill. We have a lot of work to do this fall. We need to use every day wisely, so Members should not delay with their amendments. I do thank everyone for their help and patience as we go through these appropriations bills. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from North Dakota is recognized. ____________________”