The reason Senator Gregg and I reached the conclusion of no amendments is because in watching the process here, we have concluded if there are amendments, the Republicans will put up an amendment that will say, we will address the deficit but just in one particular way.
Carper explains the rationale behind the no amendment rule to avoid partisan amendments.
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