Patrick Leahy actually said...

The status quo is not an option. It is not sustainable for our families, for our economy, or for our national security.

It would be a lot more gratifying if we actually get the bill through.

I would urge you to allow others to go in and look at these facilities or, frankly, some of us will come down and look at them.

I do not think it has helped the Republican Party, but it also has not helped the country.