On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
Mr. President, over the last hour or so I had the good fortune to hear the junior Senator from Washington, Ms. Cantwell, describe what is happening with the Ex-Im Bank, and it is not good for the country. The Ex-Im Bank is so very important to the Presiding Officer's State. The State of Connecticut benefits tremendously from the Ex-Im Bank, as do the small manufacturing businesses in the State of Nevada. As Senator Cantwell said, it is a shame we are shipping more jobs overseas, and by not extending the Ex-Im Bank long term, that is what we are doing. She is such an advocate for this program which is so important to our country. I underline and underscore everything she said this afternoon. I am so disappointed we are not able to have a long-term extension of the Ex-Im Bank. It is very important, and it is too bad we are not going to do that. Unanimous Consent Agreement--H.J. Res. 124
