Political Quotes

“Madam President, let me say to my colleagues, again, we are trying to change the words that have been very delicately chosen to provide the certainty that companies understand and need for them to make a decision to share. Like some other amendments, if you don't want them to share, then provide uncertainty. That is in language changing from ``may'' to ``reasonably likely,'' changing from ``actual'' or ``potential'' to ``harm caused by an incident.'' The Department of Homeland Security is for this bill. The White House is for this bill. Fifty-two organizations representing thousands of companies in America are for this bill. We have reached the right balance. Let's defeat this amendment and let's move to this afternoon's amendments. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment, as further modified.”