I will amend it with my substitute which is based on the text of the leahycollins bill. I assume there is no objection to the substitute. Its a bill without objection. The bill as amended by the substitute is now opened for further discussion and amendment. If i could, i would start the discussion. Before i make a statement, i think i have not talked to senator sessions. I talked to senator cornyn. You folks want to make statements overall or youre ready to go to straw purchasing bill . Its on the agenda now. So the chairman has the right to bring it up. Or do you want to go right to this . I have statements on both, but id be happy to address the straw purchasing bill first. How about you, senator sessions . Ill proceed with the amendment process. We are ready to go on your bill. Can i speak now . Sure. Go ahead. Ok. I greatly appreciate the substitute amendment. I have offered an amendment to the bill which i will discuss separately. Federal legislation needed on subjects of straw pu
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