``To coin money, regulate the value thereof, and of foreign coin, and fix the standard of weights and measures; to provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States; to establish post offices…

Today, I rise in strong opposition to the House Resolution 22, which would cut Congress's budget by five percent in 2011 and 2012. The proposed cut undermines Members of Congress's ability to serve their constituents and perform official…

I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res 4 Resolved, That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of…

Mr. President, I am so pleased to be here today. I appreciate the words of the great Senator from Minnesota. I am very pleased to rise with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pay tribute to somebody who is much more than a…

The gentleman is a complete gentleman. I don't want to deny him any opportunity to be heard. I want to thank the gentleman. He is always courteous. I express my gratitude to him for the way he behaves. I yield myself 5 minutes, Mr…

I now yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Waxman), the distinguished chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

I have only one further speaker on this side, so I suggest to my good friend from Pennsylvania, if he desires to speak, he should speak forthwith.

I yield myself 1 additional minute. I hope if there's enthusiasm for doing further work on this, that my colleagues will join me next year in doing the same thing with regard to pharmaceuticals. And I remind you that the committee has…

The America COMPETES Act supports American manufacturing, innovation, and global competitiveness. COMPETES recognizes the challenges facing America's 21st century manufacturers, as well as the importance of a healthy manufacturing base…

I yield myself 1 additional minute. Whether it will be better is open to question. But I will tell my colleagues, during that time there are going to be Americans sickened, there are going to be Americans killed, and there are going to be…

I yield myself 2 additional minutes. It creates a new focus on prevention, and it shares responsibility between FDA and the food manufacturers so that they can cooperatively work to keep the food supply safe, working together. It also is…

As a cosponsor of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, I rise today in strong support of this legislation, and I commend the United States Senate for passing this legislation before the end of 111th Congress. Today's consideration…

On December 17, 2010, I regret that I was not present to vote on H. Res. 1776, H.R. 2142, H.R. 5510, and S. 3874, had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on all bills. ____________________

I regret that I must rise in opposition to the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010. Today's legislation is fiscally irresponsible and recklessly extends Bush era tax cuts for the rich, the millionaires and billionaires, and establishes an…

I submit the following summary of the bill, H.R. 2030. The Water for the World Act sets a benchmark of providing 100 million of the world's poorest with first-time access to safe and sustainable drinking water and sanitation by 2015. To…

I rise as a cosponsor and strong supporter of H.R. 2965, the Don't Ask Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010. I want to thank Representative Patrick Murphy (D-PA) for his unrelenting advocacy for repealing this discriminatory law and Majority…

Madam President, as we proceed to this important final vote, there are two provisions I strongly believe ought to be in this bill. They are bipartisan provisions. I came to the floor yesterday to offer a unanimous consent on both of those…

Madam President, I have a second unanimous consent request. I also spoke last night about the urgent need to fix an IRS reporting provision for small business---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired.