“I want to hurry up and pass a bill from a committee. I don't want to wait for the normal rules. I want it done right now.”
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Senate
Unanimous Consent Request--S. Res. 557 (Executive Calendar)
“I don't want to debate your points. I admit the bill I support has flaws. But I want to talk about fossil fuels. Fossil fuels cause harm. We need to start somewhere. I want to start with this bill. My opponents want the Senate to do nothing. That's because of Citizens United and dark money. I want the Senate to do something. My opponents want to distract us. These warnings are serious.”