Political Quotes

“I mentioned in my remarks last night the importance of finishing this bill. Members on both sides of the aisle understand the importance of this legislation, the importance of jobs in manufacturing in this country, and the importance of addressing this Euro tax that each month we don't act goes up by $30 million, $40 million, $50 million--a tax on products we all use in this country. I hoped we could have finished the bill this week. I set out both several weeks ago and at the beginning of last week with the objective of finishing this bill over this last week. We have spent, I should add, 12 days on this particular bill. The Democratic leader and assistant leader have stated they are willing to lock in a short list of amendments with short time agreements to complete this bill. I have heard them. We discussed this both on and off the Senate floor. Unfortunately a number of those amendments are controversial and are not germane to this legislation. We have had a fair process on this bill.”