Political Quotes

“I appreciate the patience of all of our colleagues, wherever they may be. We are continuing to make considerable progress. That progress will hopefully lead to final passage tonight. Consistent with those objectives, I ask unanimous consent that the Roberts amendment now be modified with the changes that are at the desk; provided further that the amendment be agreed to. I further ask consent that no later than the hour of 4:45, the Senate proceed to votes in relation to the following amendments: the Kerry amendment, as amended; Lautenberg No. 2478, as modified with the changes at the desk; Graham amendment 2516; the Bingaman motion to strike is under the previous order; conference report to accompany the foreign operations bill; further, that no second degrees be in order to the Kerry or Lautenberg amendments prior to the vote; and that there be 2 minutes equally divided before the votes, with the Lautenberg amendment getting 8 minutes equally divided before the vote. I further ask that after the first vote, all subsequent votes be 10 minutes.”