Madam President, this is rare. Twice in the history of the Senate have we had a filibuster involving a nominee for a Cabinet position--twice. But especially disappointing about this is that it was just a few weeks ago that we came together…

Mr. President, today I am introducing the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act with my colleague Senator Thad Cochran. More than 26 million American adults are living with chronic kidney disease…

Madam President, the President's State of the Union Address is an annual event where each President comes forward, talks about the agenda, the plans, and what we hope to achieve in Washington during the course of the next year. There were…

I am not the emperor of the United States. My job is to execute the laws that are passed.

This is the most transparent administration in history. Every law we pass and every rule we implement, we put online for everyone to see.

These are sudden, harsh, and arbitrary cuts that would devastate priorities like education, energy, and medical research.

the cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a Nation

Mr. Speaker, last month we passed a bill that suspends the debt ceiling until May. I voted for that bill because I didn't want to plunge the credit rating of this country or have the economy plunge into another recession. But that vote was…

our economy is headed in the right direction, and it will stay that way as long as there aren't any more self-inflicted wounds coming out of Washington.

I hope you don't think that I look like someone who is lazy and on government handouts.

I have worked with veterans for a very long time, and veterans are a community with a very high unemployment rate.

I think there are many people who receive benefits who are not drug addicts and are suffering--are abusing drugs.

His service in World War II is a testament to his character and deep commitment to public service.

Study after study shows that the earlier a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road.

Frank is a steadfast champion of the people of New Jersey.

Every child deserves the chance to get ahead in life.

Hope is found in what works.

In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest children...studies show students grow up more likely to read and do math at grade level, graduate high school, hold a job, form more stable families of their own.