Let me just repeat the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the United States engage its friends and develop a common coalition approach toward detention and humane treatment of captured terrorists.

if we do not put sunlight on it, if we do not open this process up, if we do not engage the international community, and if we do not engage the international community on how we are going to deal with detainees in the future, this war is…

I would just urge you--this is an issue that is difficult for us to defend when we do not have anything to defend, we do not have a policy to defend.

When should we expect some specifics as to how these procedures are being handled?

Do I think that negative atmosphere that's been created by the Tea Party and by others certainly goes into the thinking of members? I think it does.

The Tea Party is already having an impact on Democratic chances this year.

Madam President, I would like my colleagues to join me in thanking Joyce Revell for 21 years of exemplary service to the U.S. Senate and on wishing her well during her retirement. Joyce Revell has dedicated her life to the service of our…

With proof of tens of thousands of dollars in party donations spent on limos and private jets, even a bondage-themed night club, GOP bigwigs are outraged.

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Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 3582 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate…

Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 3608 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate…

Mr. President, I move to lay that motion upon the table. The motion to lay upon the table was agreed to. Crapo Motion to Commit The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate, equally divided, prior…

Mr. President, I rise today in full support of the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. I assert that the investment we make in education with this bill is an investment in America's economic future. For too…

Let me give you another example, and I appreciate again your comments, because I think they are right on the mark. Let me give you another example of where the ordinary citizen can take ownership of the problem, can really become part of…