Prepared statement.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster is now and remains a very serious threat to our coastal environment, our coastal economy,...
I have always believed we should not offer legislation that we reasonably believe is not constitutional, even though it ...
I have offered legislation I think similar to Senator Whitehouse's that would raise the $75 million cap retroactively.
One of the things I would like to emphasize is this oil belongs to the American people.
We must do better. And I really want to thank Governor Riley for his personal leadership in leading the effort to coordi...
I would just suggest, if there is a possibility of a criminal investigation, and everyone is presumed innocent, but if t...
Legislation--I've worked with Senator Vitter, and we--the legislation that I signed onto does have retroactive liability...
I have heard some complaints, or concerns really, that this raises constitutional questions about the ability of Congres...
With regard to the damages of cleanup, the cost of all the cleanup, is there any question that the responsible party--th...
This speaks to the generous nature of our immigration system.
Reality tells us that we are not able to solve every problem in the world and we have high duties and responsibilities t...
I would note, for example, as I understand it, the Pakistani Taliban who attempted to do the bombing in New York was a p...
America is a leader in the world in that issue, and we do provide safe haven to so many who their lives may be threatene...
I think we have to recognize that every person that is threatened in their home country... cannot be automatically admit...
President Bush believed in and supported lawful immigration and was generous about it.
I am sure you felt like President Bush was aggressive in standing up for the oppressed around the world. I thought he wa...
I am proud to live in a nation that is so welcoming of those who are facing persecution.
