Kent Conrad: “Let me say that I cast that vote in committee because the practical effect of this amendment now is not going to protect…”

“Let me say that I cast that vote in committee because the practical effect of this amendment now is not going to protect Social Security. The practical effect of this amendment is to create a 60-vote hurdle to pass a budget resolution next year. But, look, I am proud of the amendment I crafted 5 years ago. I think we have to send every message we can that it is wrong to be using Social Security trust funds to pay other bills. I believe that with every fiber of my being. Senator Bunning has offered this amendment unfortunately 5 years too late. I am going to support it even though it is 5 years too late.”