Kent Conrad: “it is my understanding I would now have the right to offer a second point of order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous…”

I do, and I made that argument to the commission, and others on the commission made some of the points that you are making now.

We ought to reestablish this benefit for survivors and those affected by disability.

You know, we met with a Congressman on the Ways and Means Committee this morning, and we were on a subject related to this. You really see it with our elderly people who do not have options or options are closing in on them.

We owe it to these men and women to strengthen our retirement system.