Mark Warner: “May I say to my distinguished colleague from Washington that I recognize through the years she has been a steadfast…”

“May I say to my distinguished colleague from Washington that I recognize through the years she has been a steadfast proponent for those women in the armed services faced with the difficult choice you have outlined to the Senate tonight. I express regret, but the distinguished ranking member and myself have been, throughout the deliberations on this bill, not acting in any way as the Supreme Court to overrule the ruling of the Parliamentarian on these amendments. We have tried to be fair, equitable on both sides. We have not waived one time. It is with regret that I had to interpose this objection because I recognize the merits of the amendment which you have had. You have done it now how many years, Senator?”