Political Quotes

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The result was announced--yeas…

I am focused on doing what I believe is right for my constituents, for our caucus and for our country, and I am a firm no.

"The choice between a shutdown and letting the GOP bill pass has always been a false choice," Murray said. "Democrats did not have an ounce of input into writing this bill."

Mr. President, I have been unequivocal in saying: In this country, we use our voices and our votes--not violence--to advocate for change. I have said it many times. I will say it many times more. And I say it today. But you are sorely…