Mitch Landrieu: “I argue there is certainly a way, if this body desires--and I hope they would continue this very important debate--to…”

“I argue there is certainly a way, if this body desires--and I hope they would continue this very important debate--to figure out a way to spend some quality time debating this proposal. There are many concerned Members on both sides, I am certain, based on the level of intensity and the discussions at the committee level. Since I was chair or ranking member of those committees, I was on the front row for those debates. I am confident there are Members on both sides who want some time to talk about this issue and to debate it in full. There is no reason that could not continue for weeks, as we take up other matters and move decisively based on agreements that can be reached. As the ranking member, I go on record to both Republican and Democratic leadership, it would be my strong suggestion we continue to debate this issue. The details are extremely important for the Nation to grasp so we can move on to education reform.”