The Senator has been there and done the negotiating. He knows these trade agreements not only apply to our exports but our national security. What has this continued delay done--what does it do to the credibility of the people who are…

I rise today to introduce the Long-Term Care Hospital Improvement Act of 2011, with the support of my colleague Mr. Nelson of Florida. This legislation develops new federal standards and certification criteria for Long Term Acute Care…

I would like to take a few moments this morning to wander from regular order to recognize a long- time staffer and public servant who will be retiring next Friday. August 5 will be Dave Johnson's last day as a Republican staffer on the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, so ordered. The Senator from Kansas. ____________________

I thank the President. In making these remarks, I wish to emphasize that I am not trying to be presumptuous or disrespectful in any way to the Office of the Presidency or to the President personally. I wish to make that very clear. It is…

I ask unanimous consent that I may proceed for 2 additional minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

it is my understanding I am recognized for 15 minutes; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is the understanding of the Chair, Senators may speak up to 10 minutes each under the previous order.

since the founding of our Nation, people the world over have looked to us as a beacon of light because of our freedoms. Others have watched the great American experiment with a perverse hope that it falls. We can only fail if we fail…

I see. If I hit 10 minutes, I might ask unanimous consent for an additional 5, and seeing the smile on the Presiding Officer's face, perhaps he will be conducive to that request. I also wish to associate my remarks with the distinguished…

today I commemorate the life of Robert F. Ellsworth--a dear friend and mentor to myself, loving husband to his wife Eleanor, and leader to many. In his service throughout his life as a lawyer, officer, Congressman, Presidential aide, and…

I rise today to introduce a bipartisan bill, the Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2011. This bill would repeal the portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which requires individuals to have a prescription to spend…

I rise today to speak in favor of the legislation that has been introduced by my friend and our Republican leader, Senator McConnell, that would take our country in the direction of greater domestic energy production, and certainly robust…