Political Quotes

“I thank the senior Senator from Alabama for his kind words. I also thank our two leaders for their kind words. Senator Shelby and I met with Senator McConnell and Senator Schumer earlier this year, and we said that we want to get the Senate back to what it should be and what it has been. What better way than to do it on the appropriations bills. I have served here longer than anybody in this body. I have seen it when it has worked and when it hasn't worked. Senator Shelby and I felt we could do it. I urge an ``aye'' vote on this final passage, second minibus package. Each of these were reported by the Appropriations Committee unanimously, Republicans and Democrats voting together. Some of us said we couldn't agree on the Sun rising in the East, but we agreed. Incidentally, my dear friend, the Senator from Alabama--I wish to note that the tie I am wearing is one that he and Dr. Shelby gave me for my birthday this year. I thought that might be a good touch. I thank what both Senators McConnell and Schumer said. They worked very hard with us. The Agriculture bill continues strong support for our country's farmers. It abandons the Trump budget's proposal to leave rural communities behind and instead invests in rural development and housing programs. The Financial Services bill supports regulatory agencies that the American people rely on to protect them from unfair, unsafe or fraudulent business practices.…”