On the recordOctober 20, 2011
Mr. President, I hope to be able to work with my colleagues on the other side. This should not be a difficult exercise. It is just a smart thing to do. Once again, I am certain this amendment would have the support of a broad majority, a bipartisan majority, of my colleagues. If the other side wants to prevent a vote--keeping in mind that the vast majority of the American people support these provisions--I hope they will be able to explain it to their constituents. I hope there will be a reconsideration of this amendment and that we can get it up and get this matter solved once and for all. I understand the distinguished Senator has to object, and I feel very disappointed in that, but sooner or later we are going to vote on this amendment, one way or the other. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont. Amendment No. 860
