Political Quotes

“I would not want him to leave the floor under the illusion that if the amendment fails to meet the requirements of the Parliamentarian, that my colleague, the distinguished ranking member, and myself, would begin to sit as a supreme court with regard to the Parliamentarian's decision and render exceptions. If we were to do that, the whole efficiency of this process would soon disintegrate and put us in an impossible situation. The institution of the Senate relies upon the fairness and objectivity of the Parliamentarians. It is an institution since the beginning of times here. We, as Members, should not be asked or put in a position in which to overrule them, as you are fully aware.”