Roy Blunt: “I think the gentleman did have extensive discussion on this last week. I know this week really created a number of…”

“I think the gentleman did have extensive discussion on this last week. I know this week really created a number of challenges for us because of those religious holidays. I believe we have accommodated those in the best way we can and still get Members out of here at a reasonable hour on Friday. And for that reason I think those votes that could be as early as 2 are important in our efforts to get Members on the road Friday. And, again, our California Members always have so many of the challenges in travel, but I think this plan accommodates that. I certainly wish we could have perhaps not even come in for these days, but I think the work we have to do on these 2 days is so significant that we do need to come back. And if we do not get started early on Thursday, we will have another problem on Friday with Members who want to get back for what turns out to be a holiday weekend for many of them.”