A one size fits all solution is not the answer.

Madam President, I wish to commend my colleagues Senators Shaheen and Portman for their work to bring this legislation to the floor. I commend as well Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Murkowski for their leadership in the energy…

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He knows the crucial role that Congress plays in setting policy and in overseeing how that policy is carried out.

He has demonstrated, on numerous occasions, his ability to find solutions to very difficult problems and to find solutions that could gain the support of Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike.

I wouldn't be here without it.

I'm honored to be here with Senator Udall to strongly support the nomination of Mike Connor for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior.

The President, in my view, could not have chosen a better nominee for the position than Mike.

You can resolve these disputes. You can implement settlements.

I think when Senator Bingaman expresses an opinion about an employee who worked for him for 8 years, it's very important to take that into consideration because Mike Connor is somebody who has incredible integrity.

I couldn't agree more with Senator Bingaman. I complement Secretary Jewell for her choice.

He is focused like a laser beam on the water issues.

I certainly have enjoyed working with the Senator.

Mr. President, I wish to take this opportunity to again thank my colleagues for their kind words on the passing of Randy Udall. Their condolences, and those of so many people who knew and loved Randy, have been a great source of comfort to…

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the very serious vote before us--the vote to authorize force against Syria. Let's be clear: This is a vote to authorize an act of war. The American people are watching. They know what this is--a…

Frankly, action cannot come too soon.

The 2012 derecho storm left 2 million people without access to 9-1-1.

We must never forget one simple fact: Congress made clear that the revenues from these auctions will support the First Respond Network Authority, or FirstNet.