Mitch Landrieu

I take the opportunity to thank the Governmental Affairs Committee for bringing H.R. 3699 to the floor for passage today. The Federal and District of Columbia Government Real Property Act of 2005 is a unique proposal to reevaluate the…

the people of New Orleans and the rest of the Gulf Coast have been working hard to rebuild their communities and the economy of the region. The Gulf Opportunity (GO) Zone legislation that the Congress passed and the President signed into…

we are trying to wrap up many important issues before we leave. One issue that has remained elusive at this point is the solution for our offshore energy bill. The House has passed a version; the Senate has passed a version. I am here to…

I appreciate that. Instead, the House of Representatives has proposed a bill that is breathtaking in its reach, and then wonders why we cannot pass it. In the House bill, the House committee decided to open up drilling along the entire…

like many in Congress, I am disappointed that we are adjourning Congress for the October recess without enacting comprehensive U.S. Small Business Administration disaster assistance reforms. As our small businesses impacted by Hurricanes…

I will read the resolution, if I could, because it expresses so many of the feelings of so many throughout New Orleans and the gulf coast: Whereas the City of New Orleans and the State of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast were severely impacted…

it demonstrates that the people of the city of New Orleans are fighting to come back, to fight some obstacles that were thrown our way. Despite so much of the criticism that came from some places, we are determined to rebuild. The spirit…

It has been a symbol of pride in the past, and tonight it is a symbol of hope--a symbol of hope for the great rebuilding of our wonderful city, region, and State. Just a year ago, the Superdome was a symbol of sadness, loss, confusion, and…

But I want to go back to this 9 million acres. This will not open without our bill. It may be in the plan, but it is under moratoria. This section is under moratoria. It cannot be lifted with a magic wand. The only way it can be lifted is…

Next week the United States will welcome President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the leader of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Fifteen years ago 15 independent states were formed after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The international community has…

I didn't hear the request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator has asked unanimous consent that each side have 5 additional minutes for morning business.

how much time do the Democrats have remaining? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is 10 minutes remaining.