Political Quotes

“I was absent from the floor. I express my humble appreciation to my colleague from Minnesota. I recall that he accompanied Senator Levin and me to Iraq one time. That was when I first became aware of the knowledge that he had on world affairs and other subjects. He has contributed to the greater good of the Committee on Armed Services. I thank him for his service. But there is more time; he has a little bit left to go. Amendments Nos. 4492; 4493; 4494; 4266, as Modified; 4495; 4307, as Modified; 4326, as Modified; 4224; 4496; 4309, as Modified; 4345; 4368; 4497; 4222; 4498; 4499; 4202, as Modified; 4500; 4441; 4231, as Modified; 4409; 4501; 4502; 4503; 4504; 4505; 4506; 4331; 4507; 4508; 4509; 4510; 4219; 4386; 4511; 4197; 4512; 4513; 4514; 4515; 4342; 4365; 4241; 4220, as Modified; 4371; 4244; 4516; 4466; 4517; 4363, as Modified; 4450, as Modified; 4362, as Modified; 4275, as Modified; 4475, as Modified; 4276, as Modified; 4469, as Modified; 4477, as Modified; 4518; 4214; and 4519, En Bloc At this time I send a series of amendments to the desk. They have been cleared by myself and the ranking member. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the amendments en bloc, the amendments be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. Finally, I ask that any statements relating to any of the individual amendments be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments were agreed to, as follows: amendment no.…”