CSPAN2 U.S. Senate August 17, 1005
Consent, mr. President , to vacate the quorum call. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Wyden mr. President , i didnt get a chance to hear the distinguished Democratic Leaders remarks. Chairman hatch and i were in the Senate Finance committee. We managed to pass by an overwhelming bipartisan vote the Childrens Health insurance program, a Vital Program for nine million kids. Thats a bit of good news that that important legislation is advancing. But i know that the democratic leader has touched on a number of very important issues, particularly some of these comments made by top advisor...