Political Quotes

“I am somewhat troubled. Not more than 10 minutes ago, I say to my colleague, you sat right here and I sat right there. We struck an understanding that tomorrow we would rejoin on the floor to explain the situation. I said, by that time, as it was my understanding that the House would likely have acted upon the measure which was passed by the Senate last night, sponsored by the distinguished Senator from Michigan, who accepted my amendment. I am not sure why we are here at this time discussing this matter. My understanding was very clearly we would take it up tomorrow morning. Just by chance I caught the screen when I walked back to my office. Would you kindly advise the Senator from Virginia what took place in the 10-minute interval since we left here?”