Frank Lautenberg: “I want to remind the Senator that he and I were part and parcel of an agreement to establish a major reserve fund last…”

“I want to remind the Senator that he and I were part and parcel of an agreement to establish a major reserve fund last year in the budget agreement. It was designed for transportation. We encouraged that process to make sure that there would be money to take care of the transportation needs. We had a commitment by the chairman of the Finance Committee that that was an appropriate use of process, to set up a reserve fund. Well, we have a reserve fund now to make sure our kids, when they grow up, are healthy and learned and ready to take on their responsibilities. I do not mind a little reserve fund. I hope that the Senator's vote carries.”