Earl Blumenauer: “Let me say, I appreciate the intent that is offered by the sponsors of this amendment. I was prepared, however, to argue…”

“Let me say, I appreciate the intent that is offered by the sponsors of this amendment. I was prepared, however, to argue rather strongly in opposition in terms of the reimbursement mechanism that was involved, but I understand that that has been stripped out and it is now just purely a notification. While I am hopeful that, as this works its way through the process, we can deal with making sure that the notification process doesn't get in the way of trying to move this in an orderly fashion, I am not prepared to demand a rollcall or be cranky about it, because I do think you have adjusted your amendment so that it loses its onerous nature in the way that it was originally filed. I appreciate the direction you are going and would look forward to working with the gentlemen to make sure that this furthers the public notification but does not bog down the process unnecessarily. As I say, I appreciate the direction that you are going.”