As cosponsor of both pieces of legislation that are being debated here, I would say to the Senator from Utah: Keep the faith. The day will come. This legislation will see the light of day, and I believe should become law along with Senator Klobuchar's bill. I believe both are good pieces of legislation. This is not the appropriate moment, but that moment will come.
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