Bob Dole: “Let me say that I did indicate--I do not negotiate with the press. As far as I know, they are not Members of the Senate.…”

“Let me say that I did indicate--I do not negotiate with the press. As far as I know, they are not Members of the Senate. Some have more power than we have, but they are not voting. I was asked that question, and I repeated the question. I might subscribe to that. But I went on to say, I made almost the identical offer today, but I never made any offer that would indicate we would have amendments to these separate bills. That is an entirely different process. Plus, I am no rocket scientist, but it did occur to me that obviously the President could veto the TEAM Act and sign the other two. He said he would do that today. I would not buy into such an agreement. I do think this is a very reasonable agreement that I have suggested. Since I have been asked to object to the Democratic leader's proposal, perhaps he would be kind enough to object----”