I just again want to thank Dr. Rayle for his heroism and for his being there with Gabby in the first possible moments. We owe him our gratitude, and everyone else who worked so hard to make sure that people were safe as quickly as possible…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this resolution. All of us on Capitol Hill were dealt with the shocking news that Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her staff were shot and that her…

Mr. President, it is a great pleasure to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Barbara Mikulski on becoming the longest-serving woman in Senate history. While this is a milestone to celebrate, the true cause for celebration is not…

Mr. President, there are certain occasions in the life of our Nation and this esteemed institution that are so steeped in history they remain indelibly etched in our minds and upon our hearts. This is one of those iconic moments as we…

Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues in paying tribute to Senator Christopher Dodd, a longtime public servant and fellow New Englander whose dedication to advancing the common good with common sense, independence, and a…

Madam President, I rise today to express my support for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as New START, which was signed by the United States and Russia on April 8 and transmitted for the advice and consent of the Senate on…

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the New START treaty. Before I begin, I would like to thank Senator Kerry and Senator Lugar for their leadership on this important arms control agreement. When I first began to consider this treaty, I…

Mr. President, when George Voinovich came to the Senate in 1998, he brought with him a wealth of experience as a State legislator, county commissioner, mayor, and Governor. More important, he brought an independent mind, common sense, and…

Mr. President, I rise to express my strong support for the tax legislation that will not only enable millions of American families to keep more of their paychecks, but will also provide a stable and predictable economic platform upon which…

Mr. President, I have an amendment to the continuing resolution, H.R. 3082. My amendment will rectify an impediment to international commerce flowing through Maine, and protect Maine drivers and pedestrians. For the past year, Maine…

Mr. President, November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, which gives us the opportunity to honor the home health and hospice caregivers and volunteers who make such a remarkable difference in the lives of their patients and their…

Madam President, on Monday, the Senate took an important step toward extending critical tax relief for all Americans by approving cloture on the Reid-McConnell amendment, by an overwhelming vote. This bipartisan vote is encouraging and…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, House Resolution 1764 provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965. The rule makes in order a motion offered by the majority leader or his designee that the…

For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart). All time yielded during consideration of the rule is for debate only. General Leave

I thank my colleague from the other side of the aisle for his thoughts on this. He is getting ready to retire from Congress. I just want to say I've enjoyed the opportunity to serve with you on the Rules Committee and appreciate the…

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Frank).

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1764 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1764 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…

Mr. President, as I listened this afternoon to Senator Gregg's farewell address, I thought about how much all of us who have been privileged to serve with him will miss his wisdom. But for me, the loss will be even more intense, for there…