Political Quotes

“I agree, in essence, those are the three choices, and as majority leader, I consider what I feel is stalling on this nomination and not allowing an up-or-down vote of sufficient importance that we will continue to address it. There are many other important issues this Senate must address. If we could just agree on an up-or-down vote right now, which the distinguished assistant Democratic leader has said they are not going to do on the other side of the aisle, we could go on to address these other important issues. I do want to make it clear, both to this body, to the House of Representatives, and to America, this side of the aisle is ready for an up-or-down vote since, as we just agreed, there has probably already been adequate debate put forward, and I think it is important for America to understand your side of the aisle--whether you use the word ``filibuster'' or not--is obstructing or stalling the process which is important to our judicial system and to our responsibilities, our constitutional responsibilities in this body.”