Kent Conrad: “let me say that on our side we have enjoyed working with the chairman of the committee very much. He is absolutely…”

“let me say that on our side we have enjoyed working with the chairman of the committee very much. He is absolutely professional and fair and his word is good. We have had a very good working relationship on the Budget Committee. Obviously, we have disagreements about policy, but on the committee we have tried not to disagree in a disagreeable fashion. I have respect and admiration for the chairman of the committee, and we are going to try to work together to handle amendments in an expeditious and professional way so the time is well used. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire.”