Thomas Daschle: “I am more than happy to deal with relevant amendments. Of course, as the Senator from New Hampshire knows, according to…”

“I am more than happy to deal with relevant amendments. Of course, as the Senator from New Hampshire knows, according to the strict definition of the word ``relevance,'' our amendments would have to be related specifically to H-1B. He is unwilling to talk about relevant amendments as we understand it in the English language. Under the common understanding of the English language, ``relevance'' would allow the consideration of an immigration-related amendment during the H-1B debate because the H-1B bill is an immigration bill. It would allow technology-related education amendments to be considered relevant to the H-1B bill in this context. Certainly, technology-related job training amendments would be ``relevant'' under our common understanding of that term, but you can hide behind those specific defenses if you like. Again, I am happy to yield.”