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Tom Coburn: I wish to respond to the chairman for a minute. I know this isn't going to solve the problem. This takes away the excuse…

On the recordJuly 12, 2006
I wish to respond to the chairman for a minute. I know this isn't going to solve the problem. This takes away the excuse for not doing proper payment analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. I know they are working hard in that regard. Mr. President, I note that the Senator from Alaska is here. I wonder if we might recall amendment No. 4585. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator wish to report 4590 first? Amendment No. 4590
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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