Max Baucus: “I do not care who has the floor, but I wish to say I appreciate the comments of the chairman of the committee and, also…”

“I do not care who has the floor, but I wish to say I appreciate the comments of the chairman of the committee and, also, how much I appreciate the efforts of the ranking member of the committee, Senator Leahy from Vermont. He has also, as has the chairman of the committee, been very receptive in his understanding of the issue. I might say, I thank again the Senators. They sent staff to Montana to get a firsthand understanding of what is going on. I thank the chairman. I also again thank the Senator from Vermont for his deep understanding. He has taken the time and effort to learn the problems that face Libby, MT. I again thank both Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.”