a writes:

The question was directed to the OP, Maury. Consider again the
clearance and your position. My own preference is to not have to hurry
down from en route altitudes.

At a ground speed of 120 knots, with a maximum of ten miles within which to
descend from 6000 feet to 4300 feet, I would need a descent rate of 340 fpm,
which is easily achievable. With a 40-knot tailwind at 120 KIAS (not
inconceivable in this case), I would need a descent rate of 453 fpm, still
easy to achieve.