Political Quotes

“At this time, the Senator from Alabama will speak to the Allard amendment, which is the subject of a vote in 20 minutes. I give him 5 minutes, plus 2 or 3 other minutes. I thought he was right behind me. The Allard amendment is rather a technical one. It requires our colleagues to be informed on this amendment. I am opposed to it, but I was asked to provide to the Senator from Alabama the time needed to speak to this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Alabama. AMENDMENT No. 2423”