Political Quotes

“Madam President, I am sorry the Senator from Louisiana objects to my calling up the amendment and getting it pending. I was told--and, indeed, I think everyone is operating under the impression this is going to be an open amendment process--we would have debate on important issues. This happens to be relating to the establishment of a sunset commission, such as that which was recommended by the fiscal commission appointed by the President of the United States and which enjoyed broad bipartisan support.”