Political Quotes

“this morning the first 30 minutes of session will be devoted to a morning business period for Senators to make statements. Shortly after 10 a.m., we will resume our work on the Defense appropriations bill. We worked into the evening last night and voted on a couple of the pending amendments. Therefore, we will finish the bill during today's session. The two managers can update us when we return to the bill, but it is my hope we can finish the bill early today and move on to other business. I know I can speak for the chairman and say it is imperative we do not delay this defense funding bill any longer and we move toward passage quickly. Several committees have been meeting on the issue of port security. We should be ready to begin that important Homeland Security bill next. We will have further updates during today's session as to the timing of finishing the Defense bill as well as the next order of business. ____________________”