Kay Bailey Hutchison: “the fuel tax is the workhorse of our Federal surface transportation program”

I know there are those on my side who would also like to have a conference to talk about this. Could we have an indication as to the timeframe of the vote?

Promoting American values is always important. Our strength is in our values, and our values are respect for human rights for all citizens.

Absolutely. We should reinforce our efforts to get Russia to comply with the treaty, and it is the position of the American Defense Department, State Department, that Russia is in violation.

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas.