Mike Enzi: “I don't have any idea. I spent a lot of hours and my staff people spent a lot more hours. Senator Nelson's staff and…”

“I don't have any idea. I spent a lot of hours and my staff people spent a lot more hours. Senator Nelson's staff and Senator Burns' staff worked on this for so long that I actually thought maybe their staff people worked for me, too. I was pleased spending days on end and sitting down, understanding all of the parts of this and getting it to work. Another important part of this, Senator Durbin asked me to talk to him about his plan. I made an appointment that same day and met with Senator Durbin and Senator Lincoln. We tried to work some of the principles which they had into this format. Eventually, we were kind of invited to leave by staff. We need to resolve more of that. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I say to the chairman that this has been a laborious and meticulous effort on his part. He has headed this up, and he has led us in an extraordinary way, and I, on behalf of all Members of the Senate, commend him for this accomplishment.”