With those assurances from both Chairs, recognizing that the public debate is raging on and the need for this public information is now, I would be willing to withdraw my amendment and to work with the chairman, with the expectation that we can work something out in the coming months in this session of Congress.
Discussing the withdrawal of an amendment in light of ongoing public debate.
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