Political Quotes

“very briefly, this morning we have set aside a period of morning business for the first 60 minutes. Following that time, we will return to the consideration of the Transportation- Treasury-HUD appropriations bill. Last night, we entered into an agreement which will allow Senators Brownback and Landrieu to offer the DC appropriations bill at 11 o'clock this morning. Following their statements, we expect a vote on that amendment. That will be a voice vote. Also under our order from last night, at 12:10 today, we will vote on the Kyl amendment relating to a freeze of the Members' COLA or cost-of- living adjustment. After that vote, we will recess for our scheduled policy luncheons. We will return to the bill this afternoon, and we will have additional votes on amendments to the appropriations measure. It would also be helpful to have a filing deadline so that the two managers will be better able to manage the amendments as they come forward. Today, I will be talking to the Democratic leader about a unanimous consent for that deadline. We need to finish this appropriations bill this week. We will finish this appropriations bill this week. It does mean we may need to be voting on Friday in order to accomplish that, and we will be here on Friday to accomplish that if necessary. Mr. President, I yield the floor. ____________________”