John Ensign: “I'm hopeful that the House will save us from this bill.”

But the sooner we make them, maybe a little less painful.

Previously, he announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2012 following revelations he had an affair with an aide's wife.

We have to understand that small businesses do create jobs, and we are going to hurt job creation.

I rise to talk about the tax bill that is before us. I was one of just a few on our side who happened to vote against a procedural motion last night, and I wish to talk about why I will be opposing the final passage of this bill. This…