I don't think it is going to affect anybody in this Chamber. I don't think the bill will work. I am not going to vote for it if it doesn't have strong enforcement, because I don't think they are going to come out of the shadows in the way…

In 2008, Maria Lauterbach, a female marine from my community, stepped forward to report a sexual assault from another marine. She was subsequently viciously murdered by the accused. Her mother, Mary Lauterbach, took up the issue of sexual…

Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the immigration bill that is before the Senate this week. We just had a vote on the Corker-Hoeven amendment. I wish to talk about why it is so important to fix our broken immigration system, but…

Madam President, I rise today to talk about a couple amendments that I hope will make it on the Landrieu list. I think they are entirely consistent with what she has talked about; that is, amendments where there should not be any…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 4402(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3007(a)), as added by…

I thank the chairman, and yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, the amendment I'm offering today would create a clear set-aside for senior citizens in the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Senior hunger is a serious and…

Mr. President, we are debating the immigration bill again today, and as the Presiding Officer knows, I am one of those Members of the Senate who believe our immigration system is broken, both the legal system and the way in which we want…

I have an amendment at the desk. The ACTING CHAIR. Is the gentlewoman a designee of the gentleman from Florida?

First, I would like to offer my highest commendation to Congressman Hastings for his work on this vital issue. Let me begin with the words of Congressman Hastings: ``No bees, no food.'' The amendment being offered today will help…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Ohio will be postponed. Amendment No. 15 Offered by Mr. Royce The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I have been given every indication that this amendment is going to be acceptable to both sides, and I would urge my colleagues to support it. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered…

I thank Ranking Member McGovern and commend him for his work on this important rule. I rise in opposition to this rule, but, frankly, I'm relieved to finally debate a farm bill in this country. This past year and a half has been marked by…

Yes, I am the designee of the gentleman from Florida. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 263, line 3, strike ``; and'' and insert a semicolon. Page 263, after line 3…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 31 will not be offered…

I thank the gentleman. First, let me just say that certainly we can agree to disagree. But let's be honest. We are not buying grocery stores. It is not accurate to say to the American people that is what we are doing, Mr. Chairman. So let…

I introduced this amendment to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program, and specifically the electronic benefit transfer account program within the SNAP or within the food stamp program. The SNAP, or food…

I would also note that almost 80 percent of the farm bill--we're spending about a trillion dollars overall--goes to the food stamp program. So we're talking about a very significant part of the overall farm bill. The GAO notes in a report…

I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Does any Member wish to claim the time in opposition? If not, the gentleman from Ohio is recognized.