Barbara Boxer: “I am observing it exactly the same way. I said before that we have a very honest relationship in terms of where we can…”

“I am observing it exactly the same way. I said before that we have a very honest relationship in terms of where we can find that common ground, and it is in this arena. As the Senator from Oklahoma has pointed out, he reads the Constitution and I read the Constitution. He has said many times--and he has addressed people who have heard the Senator say this--that this is a constitutional responsibility to make sure we have roads, bridges, highways, and we can move interstate commerce. From my perspective, not only do I agree with that, but I also think it is a very important way while we are taking care of the people to see that people have good, decent jobs, and that businesses prosper. We have never had a problem working together on this. I hope our working together brings liberals, conservatives, moderates, and everybody in between to tonight's votes. I don't know what the vote is going to be, I would say to my dear friend, but I do know this. The House is saying through their whip that they are leaving. Well, that is up to them. We all know, from the Association of General Contractors, it is stated right here that in 25 States we are seeing layoffs right now in the construction arena because we have not acted. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that their statement be printed in the Record.…”