While I do not rise with the intention of objecting, may I propound a question to the majority leader?

I would prefer to propound the question first. Mr. Leader, as I understand it, the Africa bill and the trade enforcement bill will be in tandem together and not subject to amendment, and then we will go to TPA and TAA, which will be open…

I thank the distinguished ranking member of the Judiciary Committee and my dear friend Senator Leahy for all his help and for his kind remarks. Sally Quillian Yates would not be before us if it were not for the Senator from Vermont. He has…

In that case, I will not object, but I ask unanimous consent that Senator Coons and I be able to make a 1-minute statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, in the committee on the AGOA Act, we put in an amendment to ensure an in-cycle and out-of-cycle review of South African trade practices vis-a-vis poultry and other issues important to the United States. We would have offered…

I think, in terms of medical errors, in terms of efficiency, and in terms of quality of care, care coordination is the future of health care reimbursement, in my judgment.

That's an admirable goal, but I think it's worth noting that 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are already enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans that receive capitated payments.

Experience is a great teacher.

I am very concerned about our ability to continue to engage in a respectful way with China, given the size of our debt.

It is time that instead of playing defense against us or trying to react to the concerns of our constituents that you all were proactive.

They will be very soon spending about half of what we spend on our military.

Thank you for your testimony and your kind comments about WIOA. I am glad we finally were able to get that done.

No servicemember should face this stark discrimination at a time when they need support the most.

It is time to keep this promise.

So, out of no discourtesy to you, but out of respect for the Committee jurisdiction, I told the Armed Services Committee that we would maintain our jurisdiction and your bill will come up at the same time Senator Ayotte's bill comes up in…

They are grandfathered in.

These daily denials are disrespectful, costly, and too often heartbreaking.

I agree with the President's rebalancing strategy. It is a dangerous world out there, and I think our future, certainly, the 21st century has been characterized as the century of the Pacific.