Byron Dorgan: “It is inexplicable that in a time of national emergency--and it is that, not just with respect to national security…”

“It is inexplicable that in a time of national emergency--and it is that, not just with respect to national security issues but also with respect to this economy--it is inexplicable that there is, among some, business as usual in the Senate. This is not business as usual. In my judgment, it ought to be a circumstance where, if someone disagrees with what Senator Hollings and Senator McCain have brought to the floor, then by all means offer an amendment, make their best case and try to strip it out.”