Russ Feingold: “I remember when we were in the majority, Senators on the other side were allowed to freely amend bills. I learned a…”

“I remember when we were in the majority, Senators on the other side were allowed to freely amend bills. I learned a great deal from my colleagues, the Senators on the other side. When they offered an amendment, I sometimes agreed with them. Usually I wouldn't. I learned a great deal about what they were thinking, and about what my constituents might think. I, in particular, give credit to the Senator from Texas, Senator Gramm. He is a superb Senator in terms of his ability. For us to be deprived because of this kind of a process of benefiting from the knowledge and thinking and sentiments of our colleagues on the other side is a terrible loss to the Senate. I have not been here that long, but I remember when it used to be different that it was better.”