Haiti's condition approximates that of a failed state.

Despite strong support from the United States, sustained international participation in Haiti is vital for its recovery.

Mr. President, I agree with strong comprehensive efforts to eliminate the annual Federal deficit and reduce the national debt. Regrettably, the events of the past several decades demonstrate that Congress has failed to demonstrate the…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who has been a dedicated volunteer firefighter since 1980, Harold Watkins of Little Marsh, Pennsylvania. Harold has served the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Company and his community in many…

Mr. President, as I had said earlier, I intended to make some comments following the speech by Senator Casey on my 10,000th vote. I have since deferred to Senators Menendez and Lautenberg. I intend to get to that speech. I will make some…

I thank the distinguished Senator from Illinois for those kind remarks. We have worked together very harmoniously. On occasions where we voted differently, it was always in the spirit of collegiality. One personal note. He and I are…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record…

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 2950. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…

Mr. 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 that any statements relating to the resolution…

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 395 and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the amendment to the preamble be agreed to, the preamble, as amended, be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, Senators should expect a series of two rollcall votes to begin at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow. Those votes will be in relation to the Baucus amendment No. 3300, regarding Social Security exemption, to be followed by a vote in…

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 373. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read the third time, passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating thereto be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. 2949, which was introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will state…

Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I yield to the Senator from New Jersey. I had called some family, to be very personal about it--my wife, sister, aunt--and I don't want them to think I am not going to speak, but for 10 minutes I will yield. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

Mr. President, as I commented a few moments ago, I thanked Senator Casey for the comments he made about my 10,000th vote and said that I would be speaking at the conclusion. But I yielded to the Senator from New Jersey because my speech…