Yes, I am. I certainly understand the Senator's concerns, and I can tell him that I am hopeful that as we move forward and reconcile this very important bill with that of the House in conference, we will take a very careful look at these measures and work out acceptable language that will not burden the DOD or hamper the President in his role as administrator of the federal bureaucracy in these critical times.
On the recordJune 23, 2004
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Discussing the reconciliation of a bill with the House during Senate floor debate.
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