Chris Dodd: “I want to particularly welcome our colleague from Georgia, Senator Johnny Isakson, whom we will get to momentarily.”

I frankly don't see the sovereignty issue as playing a role as an impediment as much as the sheer ability of the cartels to corrupt.

But, whether such a temptation is motivated by a noble desire to speed up the legislative process or by pure political expedience, I believe such changes would be unwise. To my fellow Senators who have never served a day in the minority, I…

There's nothing wrong with enlightened self-interest.

Rosa, go get yourself well. Your job is here. Your salary is here. Just take care of yourself.