On the recordDecember 15, 2015
Mr. President, first of all, let me thank the Senator from Connecticut, because it is complicated. This is something that--it is also very difficult to actually explain a bill to 69 people and get that many cosponsors. But it is something we have been concerned about for a long time. Ten years ago, on the light aircraft, we actually had this language--even stronger than it is now. In that period of time, there hasn't been one accident that can be related to a third-class medical. I think the time has proven itself in 10 years. To respond, I would be very happy to work with the Senator from Connecticut on problems that may rise that I don't envision right now. I appreciate very much his cooperation and also his staying around this late at night. Thank you so much. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
