I am absolutely delighted we are on the same side on this point. The frustration level of Senators, as my friend Senator Harkin pointed out in his very to-the-point-question, is that we have no other option but to turn to these priorities that our people are asking Members to take care of, and try to offer these amendments. Then we have a majority that doesn't want them.
Discussing frustrations with legislative priorities and amendments during Senate debate.
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