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The big picture of this is we're getting into a lot of the details we need to. But I want to just, as I give my last statement of the night, I just want to say this. You know, America is the land of opportunity. America is growing at less…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin for organizing the time and bringing us all together. This is an important discussion. When I think back to somebody who's a big hero of mine, Ronald Reagan, I think back to the eighties…
When we have seen in the last several years the $16 trillion drop in household net worth caused by a complete failure of the Republican fiscal, regulatory, and monetary policy replaced by an $18 trillion recovery, it is one of the most…
May Nelson Mandela's life of service to others and his unwavering commitment to equality, reconciliation, and human dignity continue to be a beacon for each future generation seeking a more just and prosperous world.
I ran for President to restore that basic bargain.
The middle class in this country was the engine that powered the economy.
Today, if you want to take out a mortgage or a student loan... you have somewhere to go.
Americans everywhere are better off because of the work that these folks have done.
Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes and prayers to Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 95th birthday.
I'm confident that we're ultimately going to get to where we need to go.
It is important that ESEA reauthorization ensures that all students have access to a high-quality education.
I'm very proud to say that last night Rich Cordray was finally confirmed.
Madam President, I first thank the Senator for his leadership. He has been the singular force in the Senate to have us reassess the rules of the Senate to make certain they are serving the needs of our Nation. I thank Senator Merkley for…
Mr. President, the majority leader will be on the floor very briefly, but at this point I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
I announce that the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) and the Senator from New Hampshire (Mrs. Shaheen) are necessarily absent.
My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he would look like Trayvon, and, you know, I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness that it…