Barbara Boxer: “Another point I wish to make to my friend is I don't know if she is aware, but California has well over $1 billion of…”

“Another point I wish to make to my friend is I don't know if she is aware, but California has well over $1 billion of projects on the line. Even in our State, that is significant. I just wanted to thank her and Senators Cantwell and Shaheen and others who have worked so hard. I have been here a long time, and I know a cynical ploy when I see it. I just saw it. I know how easy it is to resolve this problem. You have an overwhelming, filibuster-proof number of people who want this Bank reauthorized. All you probably need is an hour or so. Anytime night or day, we will come in. I would hope and I would ask my friend if she and her colleagues will pursue a meeting or ask directly at some point in time for a commitment to take this up and, within a reasonable time limit, get it done. In my State, many jobs are dependent on this, and all across the Nation, as you have eloquently pointed out, as well as Senators Cantwell and Shaheen. I thank you for your leadership.”