Robert Packwood: “Can we have name, rank, and Social Security number of those four who are not trusting?”

Well, that is why this committee--at least in Bill's and my era, there was much more nonpartisanship in the Senate than there apparently is today.

I have often thought to myself, what kind of a deal could be made between the Republicans and the Democrats that would result in some increased revenue?

I have been here for 30 years. Three times we have put the investment tax credit in in tax reform. Three times we have taken it out in tax reform. Now you tell me, when is it reform, and when does it work to help the economy?

Lloyd, you absolutely cannot count on my vote. I'm going to vote against it, but I will get you votes to pass it.