Barbara Mikulski: “I appreciate the tenacity and persistence of the Senator from Kansas in being an advocate for his constituents. I would…”

“I appreciate the tenacity and persistence of the Senator from Kansas in being an advocate for his constituents. I would hope that during this noon hour--I can give no promises. There are leadership concerns on both sides of the aisle. But we have to acknowledge the Senator is a real fighter for what he believes in. We admire that. How that gets translated will be subject to further discussion during this noon hour. ____________________”