Angie Craig: “While I do not want to speak of Mr. Moss--and I am pleased you recognized him--I want to speak about you for just a…”

“While I do not want to speak of Mr. Moss--and I am pleased you recognized him--I want to speak about you for just a moment, and to thank you for the relationship you and I have had on the issue of the balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. We were not successful a few moments ago on another very important vote. But I must say, in all fairness--and I want the Record to show this-- that over the years that you and I have worked side by side on this issue, I think most of the public watching would have said, ``Isn't that interesting. Here is a liberal and a conservative.'' We took the politics out of this. It was a bipartisan effort, a strong one, on the part of the Senator from Illinois and this Senator. Out of that relationship and our commitment for fiscal responsibility, I have developed a very fond respect for you and all of the work you do. While you and I disagree on a lot of issues, we have worked together very, very well. Let me thank you publicly, and for the Record, for the tremendous effort you put forth and the contribution you have made toward bringing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution to the American people. A very special thanks to the senior Senator from Illinois.”