On the recordSeptember 18, 2014
Reserving the right to object--and obviously I too won't--on behalf of all the women of the Senate, I thank Senator Leahy for his consistent, persistent leadership on this issue, and Senator Cornyn. This is how the Senate ought to work--on a bipartisanship basis, meeting a compelling need, and then being able to move it in an expeditious way. But for rape victims everywhere to know that we can deal with this backlog and because good men stood up for women who have been wronged really is one of the edifying moments of today. I thank the Senators for it and withdraw my objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing no objection, the request is agreed to. The bill (H.R. 4323) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed.
