I have always said, when it comes to Puerto Rico, we must have an unstacked, and unbiased process that allows the people of Puerto Rico to determine their own future.

I hope that the Senate will follow the House's lead and pass this bill.

this impossible proposal has been 'consistently opposed by federal authorities . . . on both constitutional and policy grounds.'

They deserve, as such, a process toward self--true self-determination--that is fair and balanced.

Madam President, I appreciate the statement of my colleague from Iowa. I will just make one or two observations. First, if we are talking about someone being beholden to one person, well, under the Senator's view that person is going to be…

Madam President, I rise to speak on the pending amendment, the amendment by Senator Grassley. I have a great deal of respect for the Senator from Iowa. Actually, there is a series of things I propose that are in the underlying bill that go…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

If, in fact, it is--I think everybody clearly believes this consequence in damages is at least $10 billion--some have suggested it should be an unlimited cap. If that is the figure, your concern wouldn't stop you from putting it at that…

I thank the Senator for yielding. So is it my understanding that because of your concern about these other independents, let's call them, you would allow them--if they were the cause of this incident--to limit their liability just because…

Look, I regret that my distinguished colleague from Oklahoma has decided to object. I would simply say that if you are an ``independent,''--and some of these independent companies are valued at $40 billion--does that mean that because you…

Is there still a minute remaining? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator has 3 minutes 50 seconds remaining.