On the recordDecember 15, 2010
Well, I would just say--with about 30 seconds left-- that I am encouraged, Mr. President, from what I have heard from the Senate Finance Committee chair and the chief negotiator on tax issues on the Republican side that they recognize this is a technical correction. They recognize it is limited to low-income housing. They recognize the importance of these projects, and they have committed to working on fixing this as early as possible in the next Congress. I think that gives it a glimmer of hope. We would not get unanimous consent today because there remain objections on the other side of the aisle, but I think we can move forward with confidence knowing Senator Kyl is good on his word and Senator Baucus is good on his word and they will try to fix this at the earliest possible date. I thank the Senator from Arizona and the Senator from Montana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired. The Senator from Oklahoma. Motion to Suspend
