Rob Portman: “At the same time, we have a huge fiscal challenge here in Washington.”

I come to the floor today in support of the Respect for Marriage Act. I want to summarize my remarks, though, and ask unanimous consent that my full remarks be printed in today's Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

We all know that the threat of this sexual abuse material is a persistent threat.

That is what we have lost, that art, the art of the deal that was talked about earlier.

If he couldn`t do, we will because all we`re talking about is the status quo and frankly it`s a legislative function.