Political Quotes

“I do believe the Defense authorization bill has been moved in the way more legislation needs to be handled in the Congress. I am confident that is in large part due to the leadership of Senator Levin, who is a professional, skilled lawyer, who knows the big picture and the small details of the legislation. It has been a pleasure to work with him over the years. I have learned a great deal about our defense from him and how legislation is enacted. So I want to express my appreciation for that. And I thank Senator McCain, who brings a vast knowledge of defense and military issues, and who is courageous in defending what he believes the legitimate interests of the United States are. That has been a real pleasure. I will join Senator Levin in thanking Senator Ayotte for her leadership. Her contributions to our committee have been immediate, and that is reflected in the fact that Senator McCain has asked her to manage the floor today for him. I also appreciate the Senator's work on the budget and the effort we have made there. Amendments Nos. 1182, 1183, 1184, 1185, and 1274 en Bloc Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending amendment and call up the following amendments en bloc: amendment No. 1182, dealing with Army brigade combat teams; amendment No. 1183, dealing with the nuclear triad; amendment No. 1184, dealing with naval surface vessels; amendment No. 1185, dealing with missile defense; and amendment No.…”