I have apologized to the president, I have apologized to everyone that -- within the sound of my voice that I could have used a better choice of words.

I don't know if there is a senator that doesn't have something in this bill that was important to them.

I would say this. If you will read the bill, you will find a number of states are treated differently than other states. That's what legislation is all about, compromise.

If you read the bill, which I'm sure you will, you will find a number of states are treated differently than other states. That's what legislation's all about, compromise.

Senator McCain may be the foremost opponent of wasteful earmark spending.

Earmarking has been going on since we were a Country. But nothing could be further from the truth.

I have been proud to work with you on quite a number of critical budget issues.

But what I told my former colleagues today is that we simply cannot allow differences over individual elements of this plan to prevent us from meeting our responsibility to solve a long-standing and urgent problem for the American people.

This is a consensus that will help ensure the American people win in a couple of different ways. One, insurance companies will certainly have more competition. And two, the American people will certainly have more choices.

This is a consensus that will help ensure that the American people win in a couple of different ways. One, insurance companies will certainly have more competition. And, two, the American people will certainly have more choices.

You think you've heard these same excuses before, you're right. When this country belatedly recognized the wrongs of slavery, there were those who dug in their heels and said slow down, it's too early. Let's wait. Things aren't bad enough…

Senate majority leader Harry Reid said today the Republicans are going to be on the wrong side of history when it comes to health care reform.

This is an idea that's been out for a while. It's a way to get additional revenue for the health care bill.

Senator Reid does have a bill that he can at least get to the floor for discussion.

Let's keep the train rolling. Let's keep this thing moving.

He’s pledged to add a public option to it despite the opposition he’ll certainly face.

This record is simply, Mr. Chairman, unacceptable and not defensible.

Few, if any, states have felt the full force of this recession as intensely as Nevada.