On the recordMay 20, 2010
Well, it was a compelling argument. But, again, I am saddened by the fact that we cannot proceed in a straightforward way. There is no objection to the substance of this extension. This is a necessary program. It is a vital program. The extension, which my bill would accomplish through December 31, 2010, would be budget neutral and deficit neutral. We would take this out of a much more controversial debate. We would settle the issue well before the program would otherwise expire. We would give people confidence. We would settle the markets. We would help people in real estate. We would help people in the economy. I suppose they are all compelling reasons not to travel down that path up here in Washington. I think that is a shame. I think it is really sad because this should be, and is, on its substance noncontroversial. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Michigan is recognized.
