Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Executive Calendar Nos. 510 through 522 and all nominations placed on the Secretary's desk; that the nominations be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows: in the army The following named officers for appointment to the grade indicated in the United States Army under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Col. Douglas F. Stitt in the navy The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) Capt. Michael E. Boyle The following named officer for appointment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be vice admiral Rear Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti in the air force The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203: To be major general Brig. Gen. Arthur E.…”