Political Quotes

“That just helps clarify so we know what we are working with. I know the chairman wants to make a comment. Right now the way things exist, because I filed cloture last night, we should say right now we will be voting at 9:30 tomorrow morning on trifecta. We still-- and I don't want to close that down--have the option, the opportunity of maybe doing it tonight. We can go back in the cloakroom and talk about what the schedule will be. I will turn to the chairman. I know he wants to make a comment, but let's not close finishing tonight. It would have to be under a very tight agreement of how we complete this Department of Defense bill. This is an absolutely critical bill for this country. I have heard very clearly--and the Democratic leader and I have been talking about it--if we had to put it off and if we can finish it late that Wednesday night is something we can consider. The chairman and ranking member need to think about that. It means we need to continue to work tonight before we do the trifecta. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alaska.”