Political Quotes

“Mr. President, for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that this nomination lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. * Coast Guard nomination of John O. Mansolillo, to be Lieutenant Commander. By Mr. LEE for the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * Dario Gil, of New York, to be Under Secretary for Science, Department of Energy. * Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy. * Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. ____________________”