Jon Kyl

As a matter of personal privilege, let me comment, for just a moment, as a former member of this Commission.

I am concerned that the President continues to make statements and pursue actions that have undercut America's leadership position in the world.

The responsibilities between the three of you are enormous, and they relate everything to our country's national security.

We have engaged an outside advisor, former Senator Jon Kyl, to advise the company on potential bias against conservative voices.

We do not agree, in the first place, that, just because you signed a piece of paper, Mr. President, the United States incurs international legal obligations.

Correct, although I would say I am not going to need a rollcall vote at the end.

The original amendment, No. 3123, would be withdrawn. The modification of that amendment, as written by Senator Kerry, and I believe cleared by the Senator's side, would be the modified.

If the Democratic manager of the bill has nothing right at this moment, I wish to modify an amendment which is at the desk, No. 3123, and ask that the amendment be withdrawn and the Senate consider, instead, the amendment I have at the…

I would indulge my colleague, apparently there are two people on our side we would have to check with. I ask if our colleague could withhold that request to see if we can work it out. I would also ask, is it not possible that if further…

I know they talked all evening long, but I am not sure that Senator McCain was made aware that the Senator would propose this tonight.

My question is, Is the Senator saying that Senator McCain was aware the Senator was going to make this request tonight in the form it was made?

Might I make a response to the leader? Mr. McCAIN. I believe it is not Senator Paul who sets the parameters for how many hours of debate and amendments and others; I believe it is the majority leader. Could I talk to the majority leader…

Reserving the right to object, it is our view that the extension of many provisions of the Tax Code, which is the subject of the leader's request, makes some sense if we extend all of the provisions of the Tax Code we can. With that in…

And the leader is right with regard to intentions. His intention was to object to my request; mine is to object to his request. That is correct.

Might I ask my colleague to yield, if I could add one other question to his very important question for my colleague from South Carolina. I have a recollection that during one of the hearings the Senator from South Carolina specifically…

I also refer people to an excellent piece in the Wall Street Journal, ``A Triumph and Tragedy for the Law,'' by David Rivkin, Jr., and Lee Casey, both fine lawyers who frequently opine on matters of this sort.

I wish to speak on a different subject primarily, but in view of my colleague's comments and my disagreement with them, let me just make a note of my position.

Less than 1 percent of the population is shouldering 100 percent of the burden of maintaining our national security.

For the reasons noted, I would hope we could work with our colleagues to fix the problem. Until we do, I would have to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin.) Objection is heard.

I think my colleagues were saying it would be good to do this as soon as possible.

I appreciate that very much and I perhaps will ask unanimous consent the Senator from New Jersey follow my remarks?

I note my colleague from New Jersey was also standing. I have about 5 minutes of remarks. Did the Senator from New Jersey wish also to speak?

The Federal Government has been very aggressive in filing lawsuits against States that are trying to actually do something about illegal immigration.

Cook County is simply not abiding by Federal law in detaining officials who have criminal records that you have asked them to detain.

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