On the recordMarch 14, 2012
Mr. President, I simply want to thank both leaders for their kind remarks. Really, I have to say that Senator Inhofe and I and our staffs really became a close family as we worked through this bill. I am so moved by the way we were able to come together, all of us. Even those on the other side and this side who had amendments that were tough, it was difficult, but we got through it. I urge a resounding ``aye'' vote. I know you will not agree with everything, but we tried to work with each one of you. I urge a strong ``aye'' vote. Let's get the House to pass our bill. This is a jobs bill, and 2.8 million jobs hang in the balance. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the engrossment and third reading of the bill. The bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to the vote.
