Tina Smith: “I would accommodate any colleagues in any sense of comity that is…”

On the recordJune 14, 2004

I would accommodate any colleagues in any sense of comity that is appropriate to the Senate. I do want to vote. I do want to debate. We do not need to take a lot of time. This has overwhelming bipartisan support. We do not mean to gum up this bill. As I believe the chairman knows, this is offered in good faith. I know there are some objections to it. It is fine to air those. But let's discuss it quickly and vote on it so we can get on with the other defense issues.

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Tina Smith

Democratic · Minnesota

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Addressing the need for prompt discussion and voting on a defense bill.

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