I want to talk about some of the other things that Americans are worried about since my colleague purported to speak for Americans because I saw a poll recently saying that Americans are worried about the attack on democracy and voting…

The very distinguished gentleman from Kentucky purported to speak for what Americans are worried about. Undoubtedly, many Americans are worried about inflation, which is why this administration has been taking strong action not just to get…

It is a rare privilege to be able to introduce as a new Member the dean of a delegation, but that is my particular pleasure today. There are few honors greater, Madam Speaker, in this country than being elected by your neighbors and fellow…

Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to Robert ``Bob'' Hand as he retires this week after 40 years of faithful service to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission. The Commission…

Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to Renee Cohen, a member of my staff who is retiring after more than 37 years of service to the people of Maryland. Renee has been with me since I served as speaker of the house in the Maryland…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Today will be the culmination of the meeting of promises that President Biden made to the American people resulting in some 7 to 8 million more people voting for President Biden than the incumbent…

This is really about people over politics today, and I am glad that people all over the country are watching and listening to this debate. It is not about the wealthy, the well-connected, and the well-off. It is about people who believe…

Mr. President, I would like to engage my friend the chairman of the Finance Committee, Senator Wyden, in a colloquy. One of the many vital investments made in the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce energy costs and confront the climate…

Mr. President, I urge my colleagues to oppose the amendment from the Senator of Utah. This would take out one of the provisions in the bill which will directly help homeowners save money on their heating bills and on their cooling bills…

Madam President, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Kim Brinkman, who will be retiring on August 11, and to thank her for her 34-plus years of exemplary service to the Senate community. Kim has spent her entire career…

Madam President, Senate Democrats have stepped up and passed legislation that will make it easier for American families to afford health insurance coverage and prescription drugs and lower energy costs and boost domestic job creation in…

Mr. President, the legislation being considered today includes a historic expansion of the section 179D commercial buildings energy-efficiency tax deduction. The deduction, made permanent in 2020, is an important tool to tackle climate…

I welcome the chairman's leadership and support to clarify this issue, ensuring that the amount of the tax credits eligible for transfer are not limited by section 38 so that they will, in fact, expand investment in projects that will…

Mr. President, I rise today to engage in a colloquy with the distinguished chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Wyden. I want to comment on the transferable tax credit provisions supporting sustainability in the bill and, in…

Mr. President, I rise today to engage in a colloquy with the distinguished chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Wyden. There is some question as to the proper ordering of the calculation of the credit under section 53 and a…

Mr. President, I rise today to engage in a colloquy with the distinguished chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Wyden. I want to ask for a clarification of the provision in the underlying bill regarding the corporate book…

Mr. President, I was just listening to the majority leader outline some of the disastrous policies that Republicans have proposed to make, including putting Medicare on the chopping block by making it discretionary. I want to talk a little…

Mr. President, Russia's brutal and unprovoked war of choice against Ukraine has now reached its 5th month. But while Vladimir Putin had hoped his war would divide the Atlantic alliance, it has in fact brought us closer together. Today, the…