Political Quotes

“So the word ``filibuster'' is not in the rules. I want to clarify that. I have done a lot of study on this question, and I think I can work our way through it. It is not in the rules. Let's go to Webster's Dictionary. It is rather interesting, the word has been used throughout history in many ways. Filibuster--the first definition: ``An irregular military adventurer; an American engaged in fomenting insurrections in Latin America in the mid-19th century.'' But then we get to the last definition, and herein I think is some guidance: ``a: the use of extreme dilatory tactics in an attempt to delay or prevent action, esp. in a legislative assembly. b: an instance of this practice.'' I think somewhere in between lies the truth. So perhaps with this background and the assurance it isn't in the rules, the Senator from Alabama can continue to educate the Senate as to his perspective, and the Senator from New York can continue to educate the Senate from his perspective, and let us hope we have brought some light on this issue.”