I want to thank Secretary Napolitano for her outstanding work on behalf of the American people over the last 4 years.

And the American people are safer and more secure thanks to Janet's leadership in protecting our homeland against terrorist attacks.

I've come to rely on Janet's judgment and advice, but I've also come to value her friendship.

Since day one, Janet has led my administration's effort to secure our borders, deploying a historic number of resources.

our shared interest in supporting Egypt's stability

the United States' continued commitment to provide support to the Syrian Opposition Coalition

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks in very strong opposition to the farm bill rule and the underlying bill because it increases poverty in America. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the…

Madam President, I have great respect for the Senator from Tennessee. He is my friend. We have worked together successfully and I hope we will in the future, but I would take exception to his conclusions about the current status of the…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in 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 ordered.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to revise and extend my remarks in strong opposition to the farm bill rule and the underlying bill because it takes the safety net away from America's poor children. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…

Madam Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 5-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5- minute votes on the passage of…

Madam Speaker, this is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage, as amended. I rise to offer this motion to recommit to…

I am opposed. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Schneider moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2609 to the Committee on Appropriations with instructions to report the same back…

the importance of increasing practical cooperation on regional and global challenges

I am confident he will serve with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.

I am pleased to nominate Judge William Ward Nooter to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

China's important new commitment to open its economy to U.S. investment

the fundamental importance of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula