in my view, it is clear that when colleagues face so much political headwind, they don't feel comfortable supporting something I know they all believe in very deeply. I believe every Senator believes there ought to be real money to go after sex traffickers. I have spoken to colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and they have taken a real pounding on these amendments. My sense is that there would also be opposition to what I think is another practical, good idea, which is the Good Samaritan amendment. As I have stated, because I anticipate having to turn back to this topic in short order after the effects of this bill become clear, I am going to save this topic for a vote at that time. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw amendment No. 2212. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The remaining amendment is withdrawn.
On the recordMarch 21, 2018
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