Political Quotes

“At this time--and I note that my colleague from Alabama is in the Chamber--I propound the following unanimous-consent request: I ask unanimous consent, as if in executive session, that at a time to be determined by the majority leader, following consultation with the Republican leader, that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar No. 1002, the nomination of James Michael Cole to be Deputy Attorney General; that there be 2 hours of debate with respect to the nomination, with the time equally divided and controlled between the chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee; that upon the use or yielding back of such time, the Senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination; that upon confirmation, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?”