On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
I thank the Presiding Officer, the distinguished Senator from New York, and my colleagues, Senator Lieberman, Senator Collins, and Senator Brown, for their superb leadership on this issue, and I am very pleased to strongly support the underlying bill. Amendment No. 1498 to Amendment No. 1470 Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.





