Political Quotes

“next week we will begin to debate the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be America's Chief Justice. I am confident it will be a continuation of a process that has been quite dignified and civil. We will continue that momentum as we go through next week. A final vote on his nomination will be held on Thursday, and I look forward to a full and robust debate that brings credit to this great institution. Our duty to advise and consent on the selection of Supreme Court Justices is perhaps one of our most solemn obligations. I thank my colleagues for their continuing hard work in this regard. In summary, the order we have laid out provides that we will begin the Roberts nomination on Monday. We were prepared to have Senators deliver opening statements during Friday's session. However, nobody has come forward with a specific request to speak. Therefore, we will return on Monday and proceed to executive session to begin that debate. I mentioned earlier that we will vote on Monday, and Senators should expect that vote to begin somewhere around 5:30. We are clearing a number of legislative items, and we will announce on Monday what that vote will be. I encourage my colleagues to take advantage of Monday and early Tuesday to speak on the Roberts nomination. Senators should not delay-- please do not--their statements until Wednesday. The vote on the nomination will be next week.…”