Rob Portman: “No. 1, the 4-week average on unemployment claims are actually going the right way. Why? Because the economy is opening…”

“No. 1, the 4-week average on unemployment claims are actually going the right way. Why? Because the economy is opening up, folks. If you don't see that, you are not going home to your States and talking to your employers. Second, we have a situation here where the Republicans are saying we want to continue the $300 per month--or per week after March 15, but let's end it on July 18. If things turn south--which no one is predicting, by the way, not a single economist--I know a lot of us would be willing to work with the other side of the aisle to extend, but there is no reason to do that at this point. With regard to your tax cut, it is a tax increase. It is a tax increase on small businesses. Vote on Amendment No. 1378 The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has expired. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.”