I rise to talk about the tax bill that is before us. I was one of just a few on our side who happened to vote against a procedural motion last night, and I wish to talk about why I will be opposing the final passage of this bill. This…

I rise today to address a new and very serious threat to our national security. In July of this year, the organization known as WikiLeaks, led by an Australian citizen named Julian Assange, published 90,000 classified intelligence…

I wish that not only someone from HHS was here, but also from the Congressional Budget Office.

if they do more harm than good, then why did HHS grant waivers?

I am honored to rise today to pay tribute to Margot Allen, an exceptional employee, a dedicated patriot, an extraordinary woman, and a treasured friend, in celebration of her 70th birthday. Margot has been an invaluable part of my…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I urge my colleagues today to really think about whether our cable, satellite, broadcast regulations fit today's marketplace.

While I appreciate the thoughtful work Senator Kerry has done on this issue, I do have some concerns on the idea of putting the FCC in the middle of carriage negotiations.

My colleague Senator Kerry has proposed reforming the current rules by giving the FCC additional authority to intervene during retrans disputes.

My commitment--and I think my colleagues'--is to protecting consumers and finding the best way to do that.

Our constituents should not be the pawns in these corporate negotiations.

Unfortunately, the current stimulus bill, I believe, does little, if anything, to actually stimulate the economy.