Earl Blumenauer: “I confess to being the one person who voted against that. I had some concerns about how that was framed. I went back and…”

“I confess to being the one person who voted against that. I had some concerns about how that was framed. I went back and did some research and concluded that my ``no'' vote was ill-advised, although it wasn't determinative, and I wanted to indicate that I personally support what is being proposed here. I think it is a reasonable compromise to deal with issues that need to be taken, and I appreciate my friend's courtesy in allowing me to do my mea culpa while you wait for your other speaker.”