John B. Breaux: “It is not a waiver, Mr. Burkes. It is an exemption. It is an exemption that has the effect of law.”

I remember when I was in Congress when I wanted to stop something from happening, I used to offer an amendment to do a study, or maybe to do a demonstration program, hoping it never got completed.

I think it's hers to lose. I think it's the consensus among Democrats that I've talked to that she's clearly in the lead, is clearly the person that they have to beat.

Suppose you have somebody who may not do that. Is there any provision in the bill that says what will happen to the company that does not abide by the plan? I believe in trust but verify. If you don't do what you say you are going to do…

The fundraising and the traveling, things she's done for the party, I mean, she's a real rock star on the fundraising circuit.