Robert Byrd: “The bottom line, however, is that the systemic problems in both Afghanistan and Pakistan cannot be solved simply by more…”

I have proposed a variety of improvements to Senate Rules to achieve a more sensible balance allowing the majority to function while still protecting minority rights.

The Senate has been the last fortress of minority rights and freedom of speech in this Republic for more than two centuries. I pray the Senators will pause and reflect before ignoring that history and tradition in favor of the political…

The Senate is more important than any or all of us, more important than I am, more important than the majority and minority leaders, more important than all 100 of us, more important than all of the 1,843 men and women who have served in…

Bob, I will never know the rules as well as you do. I will make a deal with you. I will not surprise you if you will not surprise me.