Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Daniel K. Inouye

The president asked me to convene this meeting with you and we`ll be talking with others as well, because we have to have a comprehensive way in which to respond to the mass murder of our children, and we saw in Connecticut, you`re the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for a period of up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy

Mr. President, I rise today with a heavy heart. When we first heard of the horrific shooting in Newtown, CT, on Friday, it was impossible for me not to react, not just as a Senator but as a parent, as a father. And as my wife and I spent…

Mr. President, one of the best things about a good day in the Senate is when we get a chance to visit with friends from home. Earlier today, I had a chance to visit with the Hopkins family. They run a small business in Delaware. And I have…

Mr. President, I wish to commend Senator Murray before she leaves the floor for her tireless dedication to America's Armed Forces, for her commitment to our veterans and her passion for addressing their very real and very human needs, and…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S…

Mr. President, I rise today to join with my colleague, Senator Paul, to discuss the life and work of an exceptional American, Dr. Sandy Greenberg, who is here with us today, along with his wife Sue and his sister Brenda. Sandy, in my view…

I thank Senator Paul. I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my colleague from Kentucky. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, it certainly hasn't escaped the expert knowledge of my colleagues here today that 2020--the date of the prize of Sue and Sandy whom we have spoken about--is also the numerical indication of perfect vision. So the goal to end…

It's time to finally and fully implement these plans.

I thank, Senator Paul. I, like the Senator, am confident that some great good will come out of this bold vision, out of this clear initiative. As we look forward at the health care debates that have raged throughout this Chamber and this…

Each one of these deaths is a tragedy and it's important that we honor and acknowledge the enormous sacrifices that Pakistanis have made in the struggle against violent extremism in their own country.

Given the gravity of this threat and the mounting casualty toll, the current pace of activity by the Pakistani Government is not acceptable.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. 3677, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3677) to make a…

I know of no further debate on this measure and ask that the bill be read for a third time and that the Senate proceed to a vote. The amendment was ordered to be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The bill was read the third time…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2012; that following the prayer and Pledge of Allegiance, the Journal of proceedings be approved…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent the Senate adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:57 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 13, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.