John Ensign: “Through the Chair, I ask the Senator from Pennsylvania if it would be possible at least to make my statement, lay down…”

Small business is the engine that drives the economy.

We need to get control of these entitlements for today.

Previously, he announced he wouldn't seek re-election in 2012 following revelations he had an affair with an aide's wife.

We have to understand that small businesses do create jobs, and we are going to hurt job creation.