This is the return of the killer amendment. Why is it a killer amendment? Basically because this would suspend health care reform if certain arbitrary budget targets are not met. It is clearly designed to kill the bill. Therefore, Madam President, I raise a point of order that the Vitter amendment violates section 313(b)(1)(c) of the Congressional Budget Act.
Senator Baucus discusses the implications of the Vitter amendment on health care reform.
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I think it's very unwise. Get ratchet up the rhetoric to a point we're getting too close to the tripping point where something disastrous might happen.
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I'm saying China would not stand idly by. They would not just sit there and watch whatever may or may not unfold in North Korea should U.S. attempt preemptive strike.
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