Dick Lugar: “I believe we raised expectations too high on settlements, and we couldn't deliver on those expectations.”

Several members of Congress have already proposed legislation along these lines.

It seems to me to be really a safety net there.

Reserving the right to object, Mr. President, I believe the chairman has stated a fair position. On the other hand, in terms of our side, the Republican side, I wish to preserve at least the rights of our Members to have the maximum amount…

the chairman of our committee, the distinguished Senator from Massachusetts, has expressed the case well and strongly. Let me say in simplicity that as we enjoyed hearing of the rights of persons with disabilities, we have learned that…