Kent Conrad: “Again I thank the ranking member, Senator Jeffords, who has put so much time and effort into this legislation so that…”

“Again I thank the ranking member, Senator Jeffords, who has put so much time and effort into this legislation so that all at the table are fairly represented. I thank the chairman, as well. The chairman has strived valiantly over an extended period of time. I remember last year as we moved, we hoped, toward conclusion, our House colleagues had a different point of view than the Senate. I thank the chairman and ranking member for their exceptional efforts. Now we have a chance to do it, to move forward. We need this cloture vote to proceed. I yield the floor.”