Pete Domenici: “first, let me say I am very appreciative of the efforts that have been put forth by Senator Reid, working with the…”

“first, let me say I am very appreciative of the efforts that have been put forth by Senator Reid, working with the Senator from New Mexico and others, as we move through this bill. Second, I am absolutely positive that the issues which the distinguished leader raises, in terms of the people of our country needing protection and his long litany--I am absolutely concerned that when the day is done and the bill is passed, that the Senate will find that each and every one of them are covered and they are in this bill. We didn't work forever to leave the kinds of loopholes to hurt the American people that are described in that litany of items that the distinguished majority leader says remain undone. I understand. He would rather we prove that on the floor of the Senate. I assume that is what he is talking about, by way of debate. But so there will be no misunderstanding, this is a good bill. The electricity section covers every one of those issues that were raised. The question is, How long should it take for us to get those issues before us, debated, and completed?”