Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To extend the moratorium on the closing and consolidation of postal facilities or post offices, station, or branches) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. __. MORATORIUM ON CLOSING AND CONSOLIDATING POSTAL FACILITIES OR POST OFFICES, STATIONS, OR BRANCHES. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``postal facility'' has the same meaning as in section 404(f) of title 39, United States Code, as added by this Act. (b) Moratorium.--Notwithstanding section 404 of title 39, United States Code, as amended by this Act, or any other provision of law, the Postal Service may not close or consolidate a postal facility or post office, station, or branch, except as required for the immediate protection of health and safety, before the later of-- (1) the date on which the Postal Service establishes the retail service standards under section 203 of this Act; and (2) the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Conforming Provision.--Section 205(b) of this Act shall have no force or effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia is recognized for 1 minute.”