filibuster speech
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- senateLegislative governing body
- delayEnforced waiting period
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- talkingProducing speech aloud
debate · blockade · stalling · cloture · procedural · endless · hours · exhaustion · podium · legislation · minority · tactic · rambling · phonebook · reading · standing · endurance · droning
legislative procedural purpose
filibuster speechunanimous consent
Complete agreement by all
voice vote · concession speech · floor vote · roll call vote
brevity and efficiency
filibuster speechsound bite
Brief broadcast quotation
elevator pitch · prepared statement · bullet points · executive summary