Max Baucus: “this is an accommodation to allow us to proceed with the bill. I think it meets the objective of the Senator from Texas…”

“this is an accommodation to allow us to proceed with the bill. I think it meets the objective of the Senator from Texas, and as to another look at the degree to which there is an accounting clerical error, it is also significant. It is my view that it is. It is altogether appropriate that we crafted the amendment in a way so that the Senators who were concerned about this issue are better reassured that this error was, in fact, made. Second, it accommodates our interests because it is quite clear that an error was made, and I feel quite confident that the administration, in reexamining this, will make the proper certification. Nevertheless, it helps us get a little better record and a better sense of what actually did happen here. That suits the interests of all Senators all the way around. I thank my colleague from Texas for helping craft this amendment. I urge its adoption.”