Mitt Romney: “It is a stark demonstration of the comparison between free enterprise and socialism.”

If there's a chance, we should do something. I think he's right. If you believe there's a one percent chance, we should do something.

I basically think people who are 80 and above really should not be, uh, running the world or running the country.

I ask unanimous consent that the 5:45 vote occur now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Astonishing. I'm delighted that we're talking about things related to our deficit.