Pete Sessions: “Reserving the right to object, I want to express my appreciation to Senator Wyden for his leadership. He is going to do…”

“Reserving the right to object, I want to express my appreciation to Senator Wyden for his leadership. He is going to do a great job as chairman of the very important Finance Committee. He is active in all the issues before our Senate. But, regrettably, a number of Members on this side object to proceeding with his legislation at this point. I would note that budget experts tell us that paying for this through OCO is the mother of all gimmicks. I just spoke about the passing of Senator Jeremiah Denton, who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. We could use the savings from the Vietnam war that we are not spending today to pay for this bill. So I would object, Mr. President. Hopefully, we can figure out another way to make this happen because Senator Wyden is correct, it is time to get a permanent fix of this matter done. I would ask consent that S. 2122, Calendar No. 330, be proceeded to for immediate consideration. It would repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate offset by repealing the ObamaCare individual mandate. I ask consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The unanimous consent request from the Senator from Oregon is on the table. Is there an objection?”