Political Quotes

“let me summarize or attempt to summarize where we are in terms of what we just did and where we have been. After a 96-to-2 vote on invoking cloture on the motion to proceed, we have now finally proceeded to the small business health plans bill. We are now at a point that we can begin debating the substance of this bill. Chairman Enzi is here and is ready for relevant amendments to come forward and be debated. He will have more to say on that shortly. What is clear is that there have been attempts or suggestions that we use this bill as a Christmas tree for all sorts of amendments, as well intended as they might be, but amendments that don't relate to the underlying bill. Earlier this week, we began to address and tried to address issues surrounding medical liability. We were unable to do so. We have now proceeded to the small business bill, and it is my intention to stay on that bill, with amendments related to the bill. This bill should have strong, bipartisan support. As it plays out, we will see how strong that bipartisan support may be.”