I knew he would take the opportunity, the first opportunity that came along, to do that. That is fine. But I think he has to understand this is a very carefully crafted budget agreement which we really spent 4 rac{1}{2} months putting together. We cannot allow this amendment in this form to be added to the budget resolution. So we will find a way, hopefully, to accomplish that.
Discussing the importance of a budget agreement during a Senate floor debate.
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