Russ Feingold: “Thank you. I am as concerned, as the Senator is, that this bill, however it ends up, does not prevent us from being able…”

“Thank you. I am as concerned, as the Senator is, that this bill, however it ends up, does not prevent us from being able to meet with our constituents either here or back in our home States. I noticed when the Senator listed various groups that he met with this past year for lunches, or other gatherings, I had similar meetings with Wisconsin groups: the Black Caucus, CPA's, sheriffs, chamber of commerce in Wisconsin. The only one I did not recognize was the cabinet one we did not have. But there are at least three ways that it is possible for me, even with a rule like this, to have met with them. One is not to have them in connection with a meal. The second is not to eat, not to have lunch. And, the third is to pay your own way.”