I think we need tax reform that, one, I think lowers corporate rates so that we are competitive with the rest of the world, but also generates some revenues for deficit reduction.

I want to save money in the programs. I want to save these programs for our kids and grandchildren.

The second thing to do for deficit reduction, I think we need some additional revenues.

The third thing we need to do is look at everything we do in government.

I like to think there are three ways, three keys to deficit reduction.

I strongly endorse Senator Blumenthal's leadership on suggesting that we would strengthen transparency in the performance of the FISA Courts by having a public advocate.

Admirable. It would be great if this institution was also thorough and prompt.

Thank you for your tireless work on keeping us safe from the cyber threat.

leadership is the most important criteria I have seen for almost any entity being successful.

One of the things that Dr. Coburn and I and our Committee have worked on is how do we bolster the workforce.

I have been particularly concerned about steep proposed cuts in the management side in the House version of the DHS appropriations bill.

Before I turn to Senator McCain, we had a hearing here, about a year ago.

If you have great leadership, I do not care if it is a business, I do not care if it is a school, I do not care if it is a governmental unit, I do not care if it is military, it is athletic, if you have got good leadership, I will show you…

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The hearing will come to order.

I apologize for my poor choice of words.

Madam President, I had not anticipated coming to the floor tonight to talk about health care in this country, but I feel compelled to do so after listening to a number of our colleagues share with us letters and messages from folks whose…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the quorum be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Manufacturing Jobs