Before Senator Rockefeller leaves, I wish to take 30 seconds to say something. I believe that when the next historians write the book about leadership, courage, and integrity in the Senate, this speech will be featured in that book. I am so proud of the Senator from West Virginia. How much time remains between the two sides? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority controls 36 minutes, the Republicans control 39 minutes.
Barbara Boxer: “Before Senator Rockefeller leaves, I wish to take 30 seconds to say something. I believe that when the next historians…”
On the recordJune 20, 2012
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