Bill Nelson: “I will conclude with this thought: Naturally, the vote that this Senator will cast on Senator Kyl's motion to instruct…”

“I will conclude with this thought: Naturally, the vote that this Senator will cast on Senator Kyl's motion to instruct conferees is a very uncomfortable one because, for this Senator, if I had my druthers, would I want the estate tax lowered? The answer to that is yes. I have been a sponsor of eliminating the estate tax. But the question is: What is the doable deal? What is the deal that will avoid this ridiculous outcome that is going to occur in 2010, when the estate tax will go away completely in one year and the next year come roaring back--back to its original position in the law back in 2000? That is the compromise we have crafted that is in the budget resolution. I want anybody who is within earshot to understand the position of this Senator in supporting the budget resolution.”