Max Baucus: “I see that the ranking member of the HELP Committee is now on the floor and also the Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Akaka. I…”

“I see that the ranking member of the HELP Committee is now on the floor and also the Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Akaka. I wonder if the Senator might allow the ranking member to speak, and then we could be at a point to bring up the amendment of the Senator from Hawaii. Under the unanimous consent agreement, I believe we have about 30- some minutes remaining. I yield as much time as the Senator from Massachusetts desires. When the Senator finishes, I urge the Presiding Officer to recognize the Senator from Hawaii for an amendment which he has to offer.”