I guess, based upon the experience of the supporters of the legislation and the expert advice they got in coming to the conclusion of how to fund this fund, they feel the money is going to be available to do that. You ask a legitimate…

Mr. President, on a number of occasions I have had to take to the Senate floor to note my opposition to the so-called Smarter Sentencing Act. Does that mean I am against all sentencing reform? No. But there are some issues that are…

Mr. President, today the Senate will vote on two nominees charged with important responsibilities in the enforcement of our Nation's intellectual property laws. The first is Daniel Marti, who is nominated to become Intellectual Property…

the retaliation at the FBI reflects a culture and that culture needs to be reformed both legally through actions of Congress

this does not guarantee that you will not be retaliated against, with emphasis upon even though retaliation for making a protected disclosure is illegal

That is the only way to say that the culture needs to be changed if the President says it needs to be changed.

The way they act, then you find out they do not respect whistleblowers.

I hope you will do all you can to reverse that.

I have suggested to five Presidents individually and it has never been done and I do not imagine it will ever be done.

whistleblowers are a very important part of Government operations by exposing waste, fraud and abuse, to help keep Government honest and efficient.

Thank you very much. I am glad you are having this hearing.

whistleblowers are still fired, still demoted, still discredited, and oftentimes ostracized, all for doing what I consider a very patriotic duty, and that is telling the truth.

The DOD is planning to transfer operational control, or OPCON, of South Korea forces to the South Korean Government in the event of another conflict on the Peninsula.

Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 102, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' Stated against:

Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 103, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

In the end, and in conclusion, Mr. Chairman, it is the people who decide the division between the three branches of government. And I think they need to declare war on the enemies of the Constitution.

there has to be a way to double-check regulations and rules from one agency to another.

Mr. President, many of my colleagues know I have been fighting for years to end the abuse of the H-1B visa program and help disadvantaged U.S. workers who are harmed by that program. Today I wish to draw the attention of my colleagues to a…