Dirk Kempthorne said "In response to that, it is my hope that we are momentarily away from being allowed to go forward with an amendment, which is from the Democrat side. And, again, as floor manager, knowing the number of amendments that are there, waiting for action so we can finally have the sort of dialog that we had a few moments ago on this bill, and lay it out there--I would love nothing more. That is what I have been pushing for. But again, I must say, with all due respect, because of legitimate concerns--and I respect this--from Senators on your side of the aisle, to protect a Senator from your side who will be offering an amendment, I assume very soon, we have not been able to move forward with some of the other amendments. That is the situation. So I hope we are just moments away from a green light from the parties on both sides of the aisle on that amendment so we can proceed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 18, 1995

In response to that, it is my hope that we are momentarily away from being allowed to go forward with an amendment, which is from the Democrat side. And, again, as floor manager, knowing the number of amendments that are there, waiting for action so we can finally have the sort of dialog that we had a few moments ago on this bill, and lay it out there--I would love nothing more. That is what I have been pushing for. But again, I must say, with all due respect, because of legitimate concerns--and I respect this--from Senators on your side of the aisle, to protect a Senator from your side who will be offering an amendment, I assume very soon, we have not been able to move forward with some of the other amendments. That is the situation. So I hope we are just moments away from a green light from the parties on both sides of the aisle on that amendment so we can proceed.

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Dirk Kempthorne

Idaho

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing the progress of amendments during Senate floor debate.

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