Sam Brownback: “And, obviously, then the reason I am not getting a vote on the tax penalty is your objection to this.”

I wanted to engage my colleague from North Dakota because there is a strong base of bipartisan support to do this, and I also believe there is a strong majority community across America that supports this. Don't get it out there so wild…

I think we should accept people that are fleeing religious persecution.

The Senate version was introduced by then-Senator Sam Brownback.

I have served here a period of 14 years, which has been a wonderful chance to be able to serve the people of Kansas--the people of the United States. I love this body and I love this country. A lot of folks, when they leave, talk about…