Thomas Daschle: “No. I am simply saying in most of the amendments offered there is a direct relevancy to the issue of marriage tax…”

“No. I am simply saying in most of the amendments offered there is a direct relevancy to the issue of marriage tax penalty. I am also suggesting in all cases we would be prepared to limit the debate to 1 hour equally divided. Regardless of its relevancy, the fact is the majority leader would be able to begin this debate, conduct his debate as he has anticipated, with an expectation that we could finish by the end of the day tomorrow. He has noted, of course, that he doesn't necessarily support or endorse many of these amendments. It is the right of the majority leader, especially given the fact that we have now submitted to a 1-hour time limit, that he can oppose them, he can table them.”