Barbara Boxer: “The last question I have is this: Our colleagues are up in arms about allowing us to have a vote on this, but they are…”

“The last question I have is this: Our colleagues are up in arms about allowing us to have a vote on this, but they are bringing out amendments without even asking the authors if they want them attached to this particular bill. It amazes me. I guess the final question I have for my assistant leader is this: If our friends on the other side do not like this bill, why do they not just vote against it? We are not asking to pass this without a vote. Are we not asking for the ability to put this on the Senate floor, debate it very briefly--or as long as they want? You yourself said, I think, you would take 10 minutes of debate and whatever the other side wants. Is it not their right to vote against this fairness legislation if they so desire?”