03/22/2010
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"The constitutional option has a history dating back to 1917."
"I believe that my approach, I think, covers that adequately and that is why I am still after 15 years, and have been ever since promoting it, whether I am in the minority or in the majority."
"I am willing to give it up. I hope others are willing to give it up, I think, for the benefit of having a better functioning United States Senate."
"We should discuss options for amending the rules, such as Senator Harkin's proposal."