Bob Corker: “I actually wish to more fully address the comments made by the bill manager, the Senator from California, and say that I…”

“I actually wish to more fully address the comments made by the bill manager, the Senator from California, and say that I don't see any crocodile tears coming from this desk. The fact is, we will be offering meaningful amendments that focus on this legislation, with no excuses. I know the senior Senator from Tennessee has been in the forefront of this issue for some time. I think all of us realize that while gasoline prices have increased no doubt over the last 7 years, no doubt this bill will cause gasoline prices to continue to increase. I think there is a big discussion about what we do with the revenues generated by this bill. That is a legitimate argument. We all realize there is a tremendous transference of wealth that takes place in this bill. All we are trying to do is cause this bill to be more pure and at the same time to try to link it toward energy security.”