Mr. President, I have the floor by virtue of a previous unanimous consent, but I understand the Senator from Louisiana wishes to say something briefly while Senator Snowe is still on the floor. So I would be happy to yield. I would be happy if I could have the floor returned to me at the conclusion of their exchange.
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