Economic security but Energy Security as a part of National Security for our country. Want to thank both senators senators on both sides of the aisle. This took a bipartisan effort. That that is what the people want, us working together to address important issues for our country. [applause] [inaudible conversations] ive got to go. There are a few more things to be voted on postcloture, so we are close to the end of the cloture list. The department of Homeland Security will be next. [inaudible conversations] well, number one, we hope they we will sign the bill. We will try to most likely attach it to other Energy Legislation that we we will continue to work on. Sen. Lisa murkowski has great ideas. There will be other opportunities. See it on the floor. [inaudible question] we have to give it to the desk. Working to the process today. Able to move it out of the senate with a good bipartisan vote. Obviously we have made some changes. The house will take a look at what we have done and i
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Senator or house member. And so this is Something Else that we strongly recommend. Host our guest is Henry Bonilla. Former congressman, served in congress until 2007, representing texas. Number for republicans is 2025853881. For democrats, 2025853880. And independents, 2025853882. Wonder if you talk to us a little bit about how this report and your recommendations are being received in congress today. Guest we havent had any strong feedback yet. Sometimes it take as while for messages to get into the leadership office. The former senators that led this, this on their side have already communicated with the Senate Leadership but no strong reaction yet. The house side. But were hoping that at least someone listens to us because at this point were not aware of anyone who is put together a set of recommendations like this anywhere. So, if half of them are implemented that would beik a he success. If one or two, hey, great. Butge were realistic about this most of us who worked on this have