Jim Nussle: “obviously I support the gentleman's opposition to the motion. Let me just point out as well in support of his opposition…”

“obviously I support the gentleman's opposition to the motion. Let me just point out as well in support of his opposition that not only would it delay the military construction bill by sending it back to committee, because of the fact that we are going on recess as an example, it would postpone a decision about this because the gentleman, interestingly enough, complained about a technicality earlier. There is a technicality in this motion that Members need to be aware about. It is the words ``promptly,'' and ``promptly'' means when we get around to it a little bit later, not forthwith, which means right away. What we did yesterday is more than promptly. It happened yesterday. It is over in the Senate. They can take advantage of that opportunity and pass that bill immediately, not in some form later on. So I appreciate the gentleman's opposing this method even though I know his heart may not be in it as much as mine has to be in this instance.”