Chairman Smith, the legislation that you and Representative Bobby Rush introduced last week is one such policy option that I hope to join you on.

Thank you, Chairman Smith, once again for calling this important hearing to examine China's economic and political impact in Africa.

For us just to hand over the continent to them is really kind of... the responsibility is on us.

those countries are really the best guide to stop any illegal practices by other countries or by companies or organizations.

I wanted to know, if you were aware, how extensive is the sale by China to African countries of Internet filtering, cell phone interception, radio jamming technologies.

Gentlemen, thank you all for your service. Of course, you guys get that a lot.

I am confused a little bit because didn't the minority get extra time? Did they not get extra time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator asked consent and no one objected.

Will the Chair advise me when I have 2 minutes remaining. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair will so advise the Senator.

So, Madam President, I think it is very important that we understand what we are trying to do here. The Senator from Alaska said it has been a good debate. Yes, it has been a good debate, but let me tell you what is not good. What is not…

Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the Republican budget. This budget makes the wrong choices. We must enact a plan to steadily reduce our deficits and debts, but we must do so in a responsible way. This Republican budget is irresponsible…

Madam President, we all are watching what the Supreme Court is going to do in terms of the health care bill they have before them. What I want to do today is completely stay away from that argument and talk about what the health care bill…

Well, I would ask consent that I have an additional 5 minutes on the 16. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays on the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Miranda…

What is the parliamentary situation at this time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority retains 16 minutes in time.

I thank the Speaker for yielding. I am proud to join him to honor the long and distinguished service of the House Parliamentarian, John Sullivan. For 25 years, as has been said, he has served the House with distinction and dignity…

Mr. Chairman, I thank the distinguished ranking member of the Budget Committee for yielding to tell him how proud he makes us all for his important work in constructing a Democratic alternative to the Republican budget, that is, Mr. Van…

The Park Service's latest falsification of science at Point Reyes National Seashore is the straw that breaks the camel's back.

I can only attribute this conduct to an unwavering bias against the oyster farm and historic ranches.