Political Quotes

“Senator Klobuchar said it all. I know we are spending the week dealing with Assistant Secretaries or something or another-- and that is all terribly important--but the American people want us to start acting on their needs. At the top of the list, as Senator Klobuchar just said--and what she said about folks in Minnesota is exactly the same everywhere. You hear the same stories in Vermont. People die and get sick because they can't afford prescription drugs. I say to my Republican friend, the time is now to have that debate. You want to vote against this bill? Hey, that is your right. You go home and explain it to the people. That is what democracy is. Some of us still believe in democracy, by the way. Madam President, as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that at a time to be determined today by the majority leader, following consultation of the Republican leader, the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 3615, which was introduced earlier today; that there be 2 hours for debate, equally divided; that upon the use or yielding back of time, the bill be read a third time and the Senate vote on passage of the bill without intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”