Political Quotes

“But I don't think that is so. They say: Well, the press is unfair. Well, not always. I think sometimes we Republicans are right to complain but not always. This is what the headlines are today. The headlines aren't saying Republicans are blocking the bill. Politico: ``Democrats filibuster Department of Homeland Security bill.'' The Hill: ``Shutdown looms as Dems block DHS bill.'' McClatchy: ``Filibuster continues as Senate Dems block DHS funding bill.'' CNN: ``Senate Dems block Homeland Security funding bill again.'' Washington Post: ``Senate Democrats block DHS spending bill targeting Obama's immigration actions.'' Associated Press: ``Dems Block Action on DHS-Immigration Bill.'' New York Times: ``Senate Democrats Block Vote on Homeland Security Bill.'' Politico: ``Dems filibuster DHS bill.'' Well, that is absolutely true. We are bringing the bill to the floor. We are not blocking it. We want to fully fund Homeland Security. We want the laws enforced. We don't want to spend money from Homeland Security to eviscerate the law of the United States and undermine immigration law in America, and we don't want to fund an unlawful action by the President. I thank the Chair and yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington. Keystone Pipeline”