Madam President, I rise tonight to speak about the war in Afghanistan, but on a particular subject. In particular, I wish to speak about the terribly destructive force of improvised explosive devices. These improvised explosive devices…

Mr. President, I wish to offer a few words in remembrance of Senator Byrd. I will offer a longer statement for the Record, but I wish to give a few thoughts now. We do mourn his passing. We see at his desk today a reminder of his passing…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 286 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I am a proud cosponsor of Senator Gillibrand's legislation, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the resolution be…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 570, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as…

The legislation does not create any new categories of beneficiaries.

I ask unanimous consent that a Leahy-Levin amendment to the resolution, which is at the desk, be agreed to; the concurrent resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that a Leahy-Levin amendment to the preamble, which is at the desk, be agreed…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 440, S. 3249. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the title of the bill. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3249) to amend the Robert…

September 11, 2001, was a day of horror and tragedy for America.

How have the 9/11 World Trade Center programs in existence helped to track, and provide care for, children and youth who were affected that day?

Mr. President, since hearing this morning about the passing of Senator Byrd--he died shortly after 5 a.m.--I have been reflecting on the man I knew. Those who have the great privilege to serve in the Senate have occasion to meet and…

There is insufficient time to go over them now, but most of them are 5-4 decisions. The Supreme Court decides everything from life to death, Roe vs. Wade to the death penalty cases and double jeopardy. These cases involve the integration…

Mr. Speaker, we've heard a lot lately about the need for a European-style value-added tax in the U.S. to solve our budget problem. And just yesterday, the ruling coalition in Britain announced that it wants to raise their nation's…

I ask unanimous consent that I may speak for up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, I have sought recognition to comment on the range of questions for Solicitor General Kagan on her forthcoming hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Solicitor General Kagan has issued a fairly broad invitation, in…

Madam President, this raises the issue about deciding these cases where the workload is not very high, where there is a recess of some 3 months, extensive travels, and extensive lectures. Now they may do what they please, and they will…