Political Quotes

“the majority leader and I, and I think most Members, do wish to complete action on this bill today. At this point, I know of three or four rather hotly contested amendments: One by Mr. Hutchinson, the Senator from Arkansas, on American heritage rivers; the possibility of one on immigration reform that is, of course, not particularly germane to this bill, by the Senator from Florida, Mr. Mack; an Indian gambling amendment by Senators Enzi and Brownback; and one relating to money for gang suppression on Indian reservations which would close down the Wilson Center here. I hope we could move forward on each of these promptly. I note that the Senator from Arkansas is present. Perhaps his amendment can be put up next. We would seek a time agreement on it. I don't believe the other side is ready to agree to a time agreement yet. Perhaps the best thing to do is let the Senator from Arkansas introduce his amendment, speak to it, and as he speaks to it and others are concerned about it, we can see whether or not a time agreement can be reached.”