It seems to me and to many others that Turkey has been maybe not such a strong ally as they should have been.

I would say this to my colleagues. With the new threats and the changing threats, we ought to be taking our hat off to the Secretary, his people, and all the people in the CIA, DoD, NSA who do an amazing job.

It befuddled me how so many people could want to hold up DHS funding when you have so many vital issues at stake unrelated to immigration.

The bipartisan immigration bill passed. Senator McCain and myself, the Gang of 8, does more to tighten up the border than any proposal made by the other side.

Madam President, today the Senate takes up the nomination of the 83rd Attorney General. We all know the former Democratic leadership could have processed this nomination during last year's lame duck. But in the limited time we had, they…

It has negatively impacted everyone, from manufacturers to small business people to patients.

This is a punitive tax just because they did not cave in.

We ought to get it passed.

This tax would ultimately hit consumers of their products.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend title 18, United States Code, to…

Mr. President, we have commemorated National Crime Victims' Rights Week every April since 1981. This year it takes place from April 19 through April 25. This week is dedicated to remembering victims of crime, building awareness, and…

Mr. President, in 1986, Congress made it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire or employ individuals who are not eligible to work in the United States. Identity theft and counterfeit documents have made a mockery of this law. Under…

I appreciate you being here today, and thanks for your service in protecting our great country.

Through this process, have you seen any joint initiatives where the Canadians have actually pushed back or they do not wish to collaborate with U.S. authorities?

I believe that we can't forget their sacrifices against this type of enemy, and that Iran's long-term objective is to defeat both the United States and Iraqi interests in Iraq.

Whistleblowers are patriotic people. We could not do our job of oversight.

I thank Chairman Grassley so much for his time and attention to this matter.

Mr. President, tonight, the Senate will vote on the nomination of George Hanks to be a district judge for the Southern District of Texas. If confirmed, Judge Hanks will be the President's 309th judicial nominee confirmed since this…