Political Quotes

“I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Arizona has 25 seconds remaining. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, please don't take my word for it. How about general David Petraeus. Many of our Afghan allies have not only been mission-essential, serving as the eyes and ears of our own troops and often saving American lives, they have risked their own and their families' lives in the line of duty. This program falls far short and has serious national security implications. Ambassador Ryan Crocker: This is truly a matter of life and death. I know hundreds of people who have been threatened because of their affiliation with the United States. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of the Senator has expired. Mr. McCAIN. I ask for an additional 30 seconds.”