On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
first of all, I want to thank my colleagues for being here today to debate these issues. I appreciate Senator Isakson's work with us--Senators Sanders, Warren, and Alexander. I think we agree on two things, believe it or not. No. 1, both sides of the aisle here want to make progress as it relates to curing rare pediatric diseases. That is No. 1. I think there is agreement on that. No. 2, there is agreement to extend the existing program, which has already helped enormously to advance that first cause. We are in agreement to extend that until the end of the year. That is a bipartisan agreement. We will work out the details for that, and we will keep working on these issues when we get back. Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota.
