Bob Corker: “I have no earthly idea what our objectives are on the civilian front.”

We will both speak very briefly. Why don't you go ahead, and then I will go. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey.

through the Presiding Officer I wish to ask the Senator from Indiana, what you are saying is that you are doing everything you possibly can do to ensure that if your amendment passes, never in the future will your amendment be relied upon…

I ask unanimous consent that Sean Tyler, a Defense fellow in Senator Young's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the week. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.J. Res. 69. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (S.J…