Political Quotes

“my friend and colleague raises a very valid point, and I suggest that we address that in the course of this bill but allow this amendment to go forward, because numerically we are talking about a relatively small number of officers who, fortunately-- and I underline ``fortunately''--have offered their service to the Congress in comparison to many others throughout other agencies and departments in the Government. So I would not want the amendment by our distinguished colleague to be delayed from a vote subject to our reconsideration of this very important issue. As you might imagine, I think it is incumbent upon primarily the two of us to consult with one of our more distinguished colleagues around here whose knowledge of the Senate and salaries gave rise to this amendment. I would certainly want his input before we tried to make any adjustment. Why don't we leave it that we can go ahead with this amendment, and at a time convenient in the course of the deliberations on this bill we will address the other problem.”