I have consistently voted against proposals that would dismantle Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

Energy is the lifeblood of an economy in all of its forms.

Further deficit reduction is absolutely critical.

I agree with what the Chairwoman's characterization of our committee. It is a good committee; we do get a lot done.

How do we get a better results for less money, or better result for the same amount of money?

They saved hundreds of millions of dollars, hundreds of millions. Thank you so much.

I just want to make sure that this is one that is on your radar screen.

I was grateful to Senator Boxer for including provisions on extreme weather preparedness in her WRDA draft last year.

We are extremely grateful to Senator Carper for his efforts in this area.

The provisions on extreme weather preparedness drafted by Chairman Boxer are an absolutely key component of this, and we fully support them in Delaware.

I think the solution to this challenge is not easy. But there are three things we need to do.

We have all heard the saying, probably used the saying, don't throw good money after bad.

We have to look at our entitlement programs and figure out how we can save money in those entitlement programs.

It has never been more important for the Army Corps to fulfill its mission efficiently and cost effectively as we face more extreme weather, more regular flooding, sea level rise.

I am a strong believer that when it comes to storms, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

The future of the Postal Service is in our hands.

Mr. President, each and every day the folks I represent in Delaware ask me why doesn't the Senate, why doesn't the Congress focus on jobs and focus on getting our economy moving again instead of what seem to be endless partisan struggles…

I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). The majority leader.