I thank my colleague from Alabama. He does a phenomenal job always in outlining the economic realities. I enjoyed listening, and I could have sat here longer. According to some, I may be one of the last speakers today, so I don't want to…

Mr. President, I cannot support this plan because it fails to actually solve our debt problem, fails to diminish the risk of a credit rating downgrade and is not a long-term solution to avert a debt crisis. This plan still adds at least $7…

Mr. President, I condemn in the strongest possible terms the Cuban regime's unjust incarceration of Alan Gross. As the editorial highlights and as the Castro regime well knows, Mr. Gross is simply a humanitarian who was seeking to help the…

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Republicans and Democrats have both created our economic problems.

No taxes the only good thing about DC Debt Deal.

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the important contributions of a very special Floridian for his unrelenting determination to protect one of our nation's most unique natural resources--America's Everglades. A prestigious attorney…

This is the best deal the Republicans could get?

It was a shot in the arm that the Congress and the house needed - the shot in the arm that the Congress and the house needed after a very tough time.

This is the most determined, focused, hard-working person we've said for months.

Gabby had been following the negotiations and wanted to be able to be in the chamber to cast her vote, if it was pivotal, she wanted to make sure that she could help stave country from default.

Thank you. President Obama and House and Senate Democrats have said we are willing to support cuts even to programs we would normally fight to preserve. Republicans in response have doubled down in a Groundhog Day move that has pushed…

I would point out to my good friend from Texas, Madam Speaker, as a constitutional conservative, he should recognize that the Constitution, itself, was a series of compromises. Our Nation and economy is being pushed closer and closer to…

Mr. President, while the distinguished Senator from Michigan is on the floor, who is one of the best legal minds in the Senate, I wanted to engage him to further to take us through the delay tactics that are presently now underway. Given…

I will make comments later. I see the Senator from New Hampshire is here. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.

Mr. President, I rise on the floor today to speak on the tremendous issue that has captivated the attention of our country. I do not enjoy or relish the partisan role of attack dog. I never found any fun in that. I don't think it is…

Then 12\1/2\ minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I just ask, is it possible to negotiate with someone who does not have a plan or will not offer a plan or put a plan on the table? The finger-pointing is relevant, but it is not an essential issue here. Also, in March of this year--March…