Political Quotes

“Madam President, I appreciate the direct response from the chairman. I will have no objection to any amendment that is being offered that is not being offered as modified in order to make it germane. I hope my point is clear as mud. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. I just wish to say I strongly support the amendment by the Senator from Texas, and I will do everything I can to see that this issue is raised. I cannot comprehend why we would not want to provide one of our closest allies with the equipment they need to defend themselves with the growingly aggressive mainland China exhibiting the characteristics of intimidation and bullying and perhaps threatening Taiwan. I wished to state, first of all, my appreciation to both Senators from Texas, who have been very involved in this issue, and I wish to tell them I will do everything I can to make sure this amendment is adopted. We do need to send the signal that we support our friends. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama.”