"This has not been a legislative process worthy of the Senate. Members of the Judiciary Committee, as I just said, were implored to save their amendments for the floor. Then, when we got here, we were told no amendments could be accepted"

This quote by Russ Feingold is slamming the legislative procedure of the Senate. He is implying that the Senate has not been performing its company in a way that is befitting of its stature. He is referring to the Judiciary Committee, which was asked to save their modifications for the flooring, but then when they arrived, they were informed that no modifications could be accepted. This recommends that the Senate is not permitting any meaningful dispute or discussion on the problems, and is rather trying to rush through the procedure without considering the opinions of its members. This is a clear offense of the Senate's responsibility to represent the people and their interests, and Feingold is appropriately criticizing the Senate for its lack of openness and accountability.