Don Nickles: “To further clarify, I heard the intention that you would like to have this completed by the Fourth of July, but correct…”

“To further clarify, I heard the intention that you would like to have this completed by the Fourth of July, but correct me if I am wrong. We spent a little over 2 weeks on the education bill just on the motion to proceed. I believe on the education bill in total we spent 6 or 7 weeks, and the education bill is a very important bill. Likewise, this is a very important bill. And this bill, like the education bill, in my opinion, needs to be amply reviewed. I don't know the period of time, but at least it is this Senator's intention we thoroughly consider what is in the language and how it can be improved. Some Members want to have significant changes so the bill can be signed. I am not sure if that can be done or completed in the time anticipated or hoped for. I appreciate the dilemma the majority leader is in and his desire to conclude it a week from Thursday or Friday, but I am not sure that is obtainable. We will see where we are next week.”