Political Quotes

Mr. President, I understand we have colleagues here and we have a vote, but I wanted to ask unanimous consent for 2 minutes prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I join my colleagues--I thank the Senator from Nevada for her great comments in articulating why we want to have a budget process here that recognizes the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives, and to say that a budget…

I rise to join my colleagues and want to thank my colleague, Senator Murray, for her leadership on this important issue over many, many years. I join my colleagues to say it is time to put partisan politics aside and stay out of family…

the same check and balance that prevents the president from unilaterally declaring war should exist as it relates to protecting our commerce activities.