Political Quotes

“this morning the time until 10 a.m. will be equally divided for debate prior to the cloture vote. That cloture vote is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. promptly. We will be on the Labor-HHS appropriations bill. We started that bill now 6 days ago, last Friday. Senators have had ample opportunity to debate and offer amendments. Therefore, I expect that we will invoke cloture this morning. Once cloture is invoked, the chairman can begin the process of bringing that bill to a close. If we work together and Members are reasonable with their requests for amendments, we will be able to finish the bill tonight. If we are unable to get passage of the bill tonight, then we would return to session tomorrow and stay on the bill with votes until completion. That gives added incentive for people to finish it today, but we will be here tomorrow to vote if we do not finish it tonight. Today we may also receive the Agriculture appropriations conference report from the House, and I will be talking to the Democratic leader about the scheduling for consideration. Finally, we have some Executive Calendar nominations ready for Senate action, including a couple of judges. We need to dispose of those nominations as soon as possible. Withdrawal of Nomination of Harriet Miers”