Mitch Landrieu

The Senator is correct, because I understand, as I am learning more about this industry, it is more robust in the State of Louisiana than elsewhere. So I think our legislature has put the appropriate restrictions, licensing, information…

We are spending $8.6 billion a month in Iraq, which is $286 million a day. In this bill, we are asking the gulf coast to have 10 days--10 days of funding for the troops who are fighting in Iraq who lost their homes in the gulf coast. I…

This is the right compromise on the estate tax at the right time. It is going to bring order to this tax that should be paid. It is about what Kent Conrad has done, by generating a budget that generates surpluses, enabling us to give tax…

This amendment asks the Congress to waive the 10-percent match which was done in this case and in this case. It most certainly should be done in this case. That is the essence of this amendment. It would not only mean fairness and parity…

I introduced this bill today to authorize a project and to ask for special consideration for this very important levee and hurricane protection project in the State of Louisiana called Morganza to the Gulf. As today we look forward into…

I had a chance to go to that region with Senator Frist. I actually saw him firsthand don his doctor's coat and take off, if you will, his hat as Senator and put on his coat as doctor and operate. I agreed to go on that trip with him under…

Those were three of the most beautiful tributes I have heard any of our colleagues give about the men and women who have died in service to this country. It was truly a testament to the strength of the Senator from Ohio, his caring and…

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…

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.

The Senator is on to a very excellent point. I was wondering if he could remind those listening, getting ready for the vote, one of the reasons the debate was restricted is so that we could move on this very important piece of legislation…

I understand we could do this, which sounds fine to me: We would be voting sometime today either by voice or rollcall.

I have no objection to that. Could the Senator give me some timeframe? Would it be on for another hour or 2 or will this go on for several days?