Max Baucus actually said...

I am pleased to be joined here by my good friend Senator Jon Tester, who is co-sponsoring this important bill with me.

Today, we have a rare opportunity to act based on a consensus about the wisdom of keeping the North Fork pristine.

I don't think any Senator has worked as hard for good solid balanced legislation as he has.

This is not a bill made by Democrats or Republicans. This is a bill made by Democrats and Republicans.