I thank the gentleman from Michigan. This bill punishes those who get ahead by raising the tax liabilities on families who have worked hard and who may have gotten raises or promotions. For a family of four in my district, the Eighth…

Madam President, you say there is no time left on our side for a presentation? I will wrap this up very quickly, if I might. Just a couple words. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the Senator continuing?

I thank my colleague and friend from Maine. Very simply, we now see what the problem was. We analyzed it thoroughly. The problem was we started too late. In the sixth grade, it was too late to get a learning habit. Now we see these little…

You know, there is an old western song: ``I'm looking for love in all the wrong places.'' Remember that song? It's not too old. Not too old. We're looking for revenue in all the wrong places; not only in reference to what we did in cutting…

Republicans have been in charge for 8 weeks, and this Chamber has taken 154 votes, yet we still see no signs of job creation or a jobs plan. With 14 million Americans still looking for work, I ask my colleagues on the other side, Where are…

Thank you, Mr. President. With that, I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the Daily Digest proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, pursuant to the previous order, I ask that my amendment be modified with the changes that are at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the amendment is so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as…

Mr. President, this modified amendment, cosponsored by Senator Bennet, would allow the Patent Office Director to prioritize patents that are important to the national economy or national competitiveness. The amendment will ensure that…

My colleague from Florida who just spoke said that the Democrats were going to attack this proposal or the pay- for for this proposal by saying that it's an assault on the middle class, and that's exactly what I intend to say. Unless I…

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

Mr. President, the goal of the patent reform legislation is to incentivize investment in the American economy, to create jobs, and allow this great country to continue to win in the global marketplace. The amendment I am offering here…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for prioritized examination for…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending business and I call up amendment No. 124, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read…

I like the gentleman from Georgia. He's a nice guy. But I have to say that his story about what actually happened here is not exactly accurate. Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is when the Democrats were in charge in the last Congress…

I didn't come to speak on this issue tonight but another issue, but I can't help but look at the graphic message that's right there in front of everybody, in front of the country, about the financial, Great Recession, depression--who was…

I would like you to take back to your side--and I'll take back to my side--that I know this has been a great leverage issue for the Republican Party. It has been a third rail for the Democratic Party. We were told basically, in so many…

I appreciate the gentlelady for yielding. Madam Speaker, it is good to see you in the seat this evening. I support the Second Amendment. I was lucky enough to come into this Congress with my friend from New York, Carolyn McCarthy. She has…

How many times are we going to hear about repealing the health care reform instead of having an initiative that actually creates jobs? I go out. The gentleman from Georgia said, Are you listening to your constituents? Yes, I listen to my…