We have some 13 ambassadorial positions pending, only 1 of which I am advised is controversial, and I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a list of these 13 positions following my remarks. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore…

Mr. President, I have sought recognition to talk about two subjects--first, an amendment filed by Senator Rockefeller, amendment No. 3371 to amendment No. 3336, cosponsored by Senator Hatch, Senator Baucus, Senator Casey, Senator Bayh, and…

So the stage is now set where we have gridlock on the issue of comprehensive health care reform. In this situation, we have had the bills passed by both the House and the Senate, and we are now looking to use reconciliation, a procedure…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Johanns be recognized next and I be recognized following his remarks for up to 20 minutes; that following my remarks, Senator Kyl be recognized, and following Senator Kyl, Senator Franken…

Mr. President, I am now going to speak about the subject of gridlock which confronts this body and the use of the reconciliation process to enact comprehensive health care reform. We have seen an extraordinary display of gridlock…

By emphasizing early education through measures such as the Prepare All Kids Act which I have introduced, we will ensure that our children are ready to learn and increase their chances for success in grades K-12.

I think it is entirely appropriate to begin with a focus on the importance of education to the long-term economic health of the United States.

As we move forward to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, there are a few areas I believe we must address if we are to use education as the great equalizer of opportunity and a tool to enhance U.S. competitiveness in…

I think there was a warning from Arlen Specter as well, because he said that he thought the president was very fiery today, very strong, but he said he wishes the president was this fiery back in the State of the Union, two months ago.

What will matter is getting the votes to push this through and what I thought was a hopeful sign for this president was that after this speech one of the Senators from Pennsylvania, Arlen Specter, came out and reiterated that he's still on…

He said he wishes the president was this fiery back in the 'State of the Union.' Two months ago.

Madam President, in the absence of any other Senator seeking recognition, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Pennsylvania is recognized.

Mr. President, I have sought recognition today to introduce the Unfair Foreign Competition Act of 2010. This legislation provides a private right of action for domestic manufacturers injured by illegal subsidization and dumping of foreign…

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Mr. Specter pertaining to the introduction of S. 3080 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

With regard to African American unemployment, that rate is 15.8?

I voted for it. And a lot of the Democrats did. There is a real debate about what has been working and what hasn't been working.

In my opinion, that's good news. Something to be positive about.