I thank the gentleman for the time, and I thank Mr. Smith for his kind words and his support of the bill and his suggestions to change the bill. Any Member of Congress, any American for that matter, who has ever been to one of these…

I think not only is that true, but also I believe during the Bush Presidency there was a strong focus on a portion of our economy, on our jobs, and somewhat a weak commitment to other sectors. As we all know, when you break down the jobs…

Thank you, Representative Garamendi, for bringing us together. You are right, I do represent the area that houses the Erie Canal bed that was the main route to the westward movement, and it's a necklace of communities called mill towns…

It is exactly the same thing. The majority in this House supported the Recovery Act.

Absolutely. Well, let me tell you, Representative Garamendi, what this means is that with that recovery money, with the stimulus money that the Democrats support and the Republicans said ``no'' to, we were able to, for once now, finally…

Today I rise in support of House Resolution 1610 to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and remember the nearly 3,000 innocent victims killed that day in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in…

Mr. President, today, I come to the floor to seek Unanimous Consent to pass a smart, tough, and effective $600 million bill that will significantly enhance the security and integrity of our Nation's southern border--which currently lacks…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid on the table en bloc, and that any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the Record. The ACTING PRESIDENT…

Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity, and I think I speak on behalf of all of our colleagues, certainly in sentiment if not my exact words, about our friend and former colleague, Ted Stevens. On Tuesday we were all deeply…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 617, submitted earlier today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, the clerk will report the resolution by title. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 6080, received from the House and at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative…

I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 307 and S. Res. 617, as a mark of further respect to the late Senator Ted Stevens, until 2:30 p.m…

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it adjourn under the previous order. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Pursuant to the authority granted by section 2(b) of H. Con. Res. 307 of the 111th…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that after today, Thursday, August 12, Senator Landrieu be authorized to sign any duly enrolled bills and/or joint resolutions on any day until Friday, August 20, 2010. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate observe a moment of silence in memory of our former colleague, the late Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (Moment…

I regrettably missed rollcall vote No. 515 on August 10, 2010. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________