Political Quotes

“reserving the right to object, I have not placed a hold on this nomination, because my hold has been limited to political nominees, not to career foreign service officers serving as ambassadors. That being said, Mr. Grassley, the senior Senator from Iowa, has filed a formal notice of intent to object to this nomination, and, therefore, on behalf of the senior Senator from Iowa, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Maryland. Unanimous Consent Requests--Executive Calendar Nos. 148 and 263”