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I don't think we need the Department of Labor, Mr. Chairman, to decide that.

This whole conversation I think just is evidence that people who believe in civil and human rights of all colors better really get busy.

Nobody who is a victim of discrimination or potentially is one would ever say such a ridiculous thing.

I am really pleased that we are having this hearing because there is not enough discussion around civil rights, inclusion at all.

The Houston Chronicle article tells the following account: Lieutenant Helmer was stationed at Marine Barracks Washington in 2006, just a few blocks from the Senate Chamber. One night, after she was ordered to go bar hopping with her…

Since the infamous Tailhook scandal in 1991, every Secretary of Defense has proclaimed that our military has a ``zero-tolerance'' policy for sexual harassment and sexual assault. Zero tolerance is the policy our military should have, but…

Hawaii's relationship with our fellow Pacific Island territories and nations is strong.

Esther's understanding of Guam helped to shepherd through both the Guam Excess Land Act and later the Guam Land Reform Act.

Esther has dedicated herself to public service, especially on behalf of the people of Hawaii and the Pacific.

I'm confident that the committee will find that Esther truly is the best nominee for guiding our relationship with the territories and the independent nations of the Pacific.

I thank my colleague from Minnesota. I rise to speak in support of the nomination of Cornelia ``Nina'' Pillard to be a circuit judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Less than 2 weeks ago, my colleagues…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:18 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 10 a.m.

There will be two rollcall votes at 11:45 a.m. tomorrow and a third rollcall vote at 1:45 p.m. ____________________

I rise today to discuss the impact of sequestration on our national security and the economy. As a Nation, our military strength is directly supported by our economic strength, and sequestration has done substantial harm to both. This…

I remain committed to providing support to our allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

I'm particularly interested in the potential effects on the manufacturing of Virginia-class submarines.

The industry also employs many of our science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduates who are in search of high-tech opportunities to challenge them.

R&D is very important in order to help advance our technologies and develop systems to assist in executing our defense strategy.

We are not going to take away the kinds of benefits and programs that they rely upon.

So would you agree that what we need to do is replace sequestration with a more rational approach to what you need to do?

Thank you all for your service and for acknowledging the contributions and service of Congressman Ike Skelton.

I think it is very important because, as more and more women, who tend to still be the caregivers for their families, are incarcerated, that has a lot of ramifications to their families, their children, reentry, all of that.

Prison overcrowding is a huge issue at both the Federal and State level.

Well, my understanding is that as a general proposition, women are in prison for drug crimes and not violent crimes.