Harry Reid: “I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 220, H.J. Res. 76; that a…”

“I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 220, H.J. Res. 76; that a Reid-McConnell-Mikulski substitute amendment at the desk providing emergency appropriations for the Iron Dome defense system in Israel be agreed to; that the joint resolution, as amended, be read a third time and passed; that the Reid-McConnell-Mikulski title amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection to the request? Mr. McCONNELL. Reserving the right to object---- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republican leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Let me say to my friend, the majority leader, this is a good example of our being able to put aside partisan considerations and work together to help our good friend Israel. I particularly want to salute Senator Graham and Senator McCain, who have been absolutely relentless in their efforts to make sure we send this important signal to Israel at a very tough time for them. They are being, in my view, criticized by everyone for pursuing a policy that I am absolutely certain we would pursue if somebody across our border were launching missiles at our civilian population. I think it is important for us to send a signal that the United States stands behind one of its best friends--if not its best friend-- in the world.…”