On the recordMay 13, 2010
Madam President, let me say, my purpose here is not to add to the burdens of the Senator from Connecticut, who is trying to get a bill through the Congress and signed by the President. I understand that. I think I tried to in my opening comments be pretty complimentary of the work and understanding of the work. I agree there are times when there is a straw that breaks the camel's back. I also think this camel can carry a bit more. What I wish is, I think the Senator from Connecticut would agree that I have been to this floor a fair number of times, spoken with some passion and some vigor on things that I care a lot about. It is not as though I came out of a closet someplace here in the cloakroom and started talking about the issue that I intend to offer an amendment. What I wish to do, with the consent of the Senator from Connecticut, is ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and to call up amendment No. 4008. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
