Finally, by pure exhaustion, we're going to stagger across the finish line, emaciated and without much to brag about. The only way we got the energy bill was to pick a lot of the meat out of it. This is not a particularly impressive bill. |
Finally, we are doing this morning in the Senate what we should have done probably six months ago, |
Finally, we're going to get to have some fun, ... The people are going to get to have some fun. They can keep their own money to look after their own children without the government telling them how to do it. |
Following McCain's suggestion, I had stayed for every question, |
for an accusation that I'm something I'm not. |
For him to be in Baghdad, the center of one of the most dangerous dictators in the world, with all kinds of weapons of mass destruction, to be questioning the veracity of our own American president, is the height of irresponsible, ... He needs to come home and keep his mouth shut. |
For many elites in the entertainment industry, academic community and in the big national media, patriotism by 'flag wavers' is a hokey, outdated concept. |
For the sake of getting this done, I would plead again to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle: Let's find a way to get an agreement to do aviation security. And then find a way to do these other issues that are all so important, |
Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny. |
From this city's one day of horror -- out of all the loss and sorrow -- has come a strength, a resolve, a determination, which from Manhattan to Mississippi, now binds us together for the mighty work that lies ahead, |
From what I've seen, I don't think you can trust the Chinese on any deal, |
Give me an idea, ... That's what I'm saying to the Democrats. I'm talking to the Democrats here. They are saying 'Not this. Not that.' I say 'OK. Well, what?' |
Given the protracted contest to determine the presidential victor, it is critical we move expeditiously and be prepared to confirm the new cabinet on January 20 after the president has been sworn into office, |
has been very good about keeping the Congress appropriately informed. |
He always tries to close out early, and when he can't, he gives us plenty of advance warning. |