John Ensign

We are taking it from the expansion, which is not just children. We are going to have other amendments to make sure the prioritization is on low-income kids. Part of the expansion is in States where the folks being covered are not just…

That is exactly why I believe in a comprehensive approach to solve the problem we have in the country. You do not take care of all of the children in America in this bill.

I believe in taking a more comprehensive approach that actually doesn't increase the dependence on the Government. I am addressing something different with this amendment. What I believe is we should do this amendment to fund disease…

Let me explain it to you and then I will yield for a question. It says: There are hereby appropriated to the Disease Prevention and Treatment Reserve Trust Fund-- which we are talking about here, --amounts equivalent to the taxes received…

first I want to address what Senator Kennedy said in case there is misinformation out there in what he said, that Mel Martinez and others would not qualify for benefits under my amendment. That is absolutely false. We have cleared this, we…

I hate to be offering an amendment such as this on this bill, but as we know around here, a lot of times we do not get to offer amendments. I wanted to offer my amendment on the immigration reform debate, so we are offering it tonight…

I rise today to address the so-called Employee Free Choice Act. Over the past few weeks the Democrats have painted a very partisan picture for the American public; coloring their failures by laying blame at the feet of the Republicans. In…

I wish to honor Senator Ted Stevens of Alaska for becoming the longest serving Republican Member in the history of the U.S. Senate. Senator Stevens is a true leader in the Senate. Whether he is making sure our soldiers have the best…

Prescription drugs and medical technology save lives. Advances in medicine have given patients who are fighting deadly diseases or managing chronic conditions hope for a healthier future. Prescription drugs are working to meet the emerging…

Today, I join with over 60 of my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to support the prompt passage of the America COMPETES Act. Before I begin, I want to thank my colleagues who have actively participated in developing and cosponsoring…

My amendment recognizes that the ninth circuit, by far being the largest circuit in the United States, is too large, the administration of justice is too slow, and that the ninth circuit needs to be broken up at this point. It needs to be…

very simply, this amendment reduces spending for the Educational and Cultural Exchange Program fund in order to provide spending for implementation of the Adam Walsh Act. My amendment provides funding for the United States Attorneys to…