mr. isakson: so that's number one. number two, there is no question that being independent in energy makes us a stronger country in terms of our national defense and our foreign policy. is that not correct? mr. hoeven: that's correct. mr. isakson: number three, we'll have better jobs, more employment, less inflation and a more vibrant economy if we were developing this petroleum, is that not correct? mr. hoeven: that's correct. mr. isakson: then i think knowing the quality and the intellect of the united states senate, there is no doubt if the majority leader were to bring it for a vote, we would again more than the 60 votes needed. this is not professional malpractice, we want to do good for the american people. we want energy and we want it now. mr. hoeven: i'd like to thank the good senator from georgia. i'll turn -- madam president, i understand that our time has expired. i ask for -- unanimous consent for one minute to wrap up this colloquy. the presiding officer: is there objection? without objection. mr. hoeven:

mr. isakson: mr. president, in a few minutes, in fact, in about 19 minutes, the senate will exercise one of its constitutional responsibilities of advice and consent on the appointment of a judge to the circuit court of appeals for the 11th district in the united states of america. we will be considering a recommendation of president obama of miss jill a. pryor. i want to urge all of my colleagues to vote favorably for miss pryor, a lawyer from the city of atlanta and the state of georgia, a grout nominee and a great appointee. as i make this recommendation, i want the chamber to know loud and clear that i praise the president and his staff, particularly kathy rumler, for the job they did in coordinating with senator chambliss and myself and seeking advice and consent to come up with a series of appointees to the district and circuit courts in georgia. jill pryor is an outstanding lawyer and an outstanding attorney. a graduate of washington and l lee, she graduated from yale university and was editor