On the recordMarch 19, 2010
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, obviously we just received the papers yesterday and the indication about 30 minutes ago that this request would be made. It is Friday. Members aren't here. The leader is obviously not here, as explained by my presence. Obviously, we will visit with our Members on Monday when everybody returns and determine what the appropriate way to proceed on this is. It doesn't expire until April 5, so there is plenty of time, and we will be happy to work with the majority leader to determine the best course of action to get this resolved before April 5. I supported this extension last time, so this is necessarily obviously not based on a substantive objection but the need to inquire with our Members as to how they wish to proceed, as a result of which, at this moment, I would have to object. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard.
