Well, Mr. President, at last we have smoked him out. I have been speaking on this floor urging that the leadership bring up the highway bill. So we are having a good debate today. That is what we have been needing all along. The debate is just starting. I'm glad that my friend has come out of the bushes. Let's debate this matter, but let's debate it with the bill before the Senate.
Addressing the need for debate on the highway bill during Senate proceedings.
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