
I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, and, Governor Graves, thank you very much for being here as well, sir.
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I appreciate that, Mr. Chairman, and, Governor Graves, thank you very much for being here as well, sir.

I support the President and the international community moving the way it has moved to protect the civilian population.

I think that's at the heart of what we're doing. Thank you for making that clear.

Water infrastructure is of supreme importance in the American west, where water is scarce, and when it does come, it can cause destructive flooding.

Is it fair to say that, in effect, the military operation is designed to create space for political options to unfold?

Mr. President, the Navajo Code Talkers were a small group of marines who contributed to the American victory in the Pacific during World War II. Their language and their bravery made victory possible and helped save Allied soldiers' lives…

As our uncertain economic times continue, it is as important as ever that this Congress craft a fiscally responsible budget that invests in our most urgent priorities and the vision we all share for the direction of our country.

we cannot undermine the nascent recovery by making arbitrary cuts to programs that drive economic growth or support our struggling middle class.

Our fiscal 2012 budget must honor the commitments we have made to our seniors and to those seeking work, but must also continue laying a foundation for a stable, secure, and prosperous future.

Mr. President, I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2011…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I want to take a few minutes to discuss high oil and gasoline prices. I think when we get home to our respective States this next week, we are going to find that many of the people we represent are understandably concerned about the rising…

Mr. President, who will develop a computer small enough to fit into our eyeglasses? Who will build the first fully-automated, completely sustainable house or hospital? Which country will successfully test time travel? I hope that it will…

Mr. President, football fans today are wondering if there will be a National Football League season this fall. Many fans could find that their Sundays are not the same if team owners and players do not reach an agreement. Business owners…

I think we can compete with a proactive stance.

We want to continue this dialog and consider how we can help with financing of energy projects.

Our current energy sources not only endanger our long term prosperity. But also leave us reliant on unstable regions.

I think it's going to take a toll. I'm pressing for action on this point.