Political Quotes

“Madam President, I thought I might take just a few minutes during this lull in our schedule. If other Senators come down to talk, I will yield to them, but I would like to talk a little about what is in this piece of legislation--the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act. While I am on the Judiciary Committee and the Senator from Vermont is on the Judiciary Committee--he has worked together with me and others on this piece of legislation--I am aware of the fact there are many Senators for whom this is a relatively new topic and who have not been as immersed in it. First, I would just say by way of major support that there are 200 victims' rights groups and law enforcement organizations that have endorsed this legislation--200 of them. I am looking forward to having a conference call with them this afternoon, where I can explain to them how we are currently stuck and to solicit their help in getting us unstuck so we can hopefully move this legislation along, have an open amendment process, and working with our colleagues in the House, send this important piece of legislation to the President.…”