Mary Landrieu: “The case management came in to being for the first time in large measure after Hurricane Katrina.”

I thank the Presiding Officer. First of all, let me associate myself with the remarks of my cosponsor, Senator Hoeven, who before he had to slip out the door to take a call relative to this vote was really very clear on so many important…

I wish to call attention to the bill itself. We talk about many bills, but we don't really debate many bills, so this has been a refreshing day on the floor of the Senate. I have not really seen a day like this in 8 years. I am encouraged…

We only have 5 minutes remaining. How much time do the Democratic opponents have remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. They have 27 minutes remaining.

Thank you for continuing your focus on this, because the work is not done, and there are billions and billions of dollars of projects that could be built.