Political Quotes

“I thank the Senator. Now, Mr. President, we would like to commence the 1 hour. I yield the floor so Senator McCain can gain recognition. But I would want to say this is a subject that is enormously important. I commend Senator McCain and Senator Graham. It merits the full attention and hopefully the support of the Senate. These are issues that go far beyond just the question of detention. It goes to the perception of the great Nation of which we are privileged to be citizens, the United States of America, as it relates to how we treat those people who come into our custody in the course of defending freedom, on battle fields, and elsewhere in the world. I have such great respect for Senator McCain. I yield the floor. Amendment No. 1557, as Modified The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to modify my amendment No. 1557, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask the pending amendment be set aside, and I call up amendment No. 1557, which is at the desk. I ask the clerk continue the reading of the amendment because it is short and important. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Arizona [Mr. McCain], for himself, Mr. Warner, Mr. Graham, and Ms.…”