Political Quotes

“it is a perfectly reasonable request. I fully wish to accommodate my colleague's wishes. We will lay this amendment aside. But I would like to draw attention to the fact that the subject is one which has been under constant review, the subject of five hearings in committee over a period of time. It is so important, I would like to have this bill start off with the amendment. I am hopeful, with the concurrence of the leadership, we can address this amendment this evening. I am perfectly willing to lay it aside now and let colleagues come over and speak to it, as you say, and take such parliamentary steps as they so desire. So at this time, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment of the Senator from Virginia be laid aside. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1315”