Debbie Stabenow: “Thank you very much. To emphasize what the leader indicated earlier, isn't it true that while we are moving forward step…”

“Thank you very much. To emphasize what the leader indicated earlier, isn't it true that while we are moving forward step by step--before we get a larger universal agreement--as he has said, the leader is open to work with me, Senator Roberts, and Members on both sides of the aisle to get a larger list in the range in which the distinguished Senator from Oklahoma has talked about and certainly a list which we would begin to move through? But while we are doing that, rather than just biding time on the floor, this gives Members an opportunity to debate on issues they care deeply about and continue to move forward. In fact, is it the leader's desire that we do this and that we are in the process of putting together that larger universe of amendments?”