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We do not need to require every jurisdiction to compile these reports just to get at the few that may be out of compliance.

They are not moving because they received over 200,000 comments, and by law, you have got to go through them.

For those of us who opposed the McCain-Feingold bill, it is always an interesting experience to hear concerns being expressed about the current state of our campaign finance system.

Tonight, President Obama will give another speech on the state of the American Union, and here are a few facts you likely won't hear him report to the American people. After 1,834 days as President, here are the results: 6.5 million more…

we have a commitment in Kansas with regard to ballot sanctity and with regard to voter access that, I think, represents a very fine effort to try to follow through with that historical precedence.

The mere filing of a complaint, even a specious one, will generate news coverage.

In spite of my concerns about that section, I believe on balance the bill is worth supporting and I will do so.

I have resigned twice. The resignation has not been accepted by the leadership.

I think maybe 'nomination purgatory' might be appropriate.

I want to talk about the long line problem, and we often hear about long lines are the result of some kind of a real plan.

the voters who have voted 45 days early have no chance to factor that in, in regard to the Election Day period.

I support this legislation to more accurately reflect the modern mission and structure of the Government Printing Office.

I just do not think that is right, and I have always been trying on the Ethics Committee to say, let us be very selective about what really is an ethics violation as opposed to just open season.

I am a co-sponsor of this bill and ask the other Members to support it. It eliminates an archaic requirement and will help the Senate procure the best products at the lowest cost.

we strongly urge the FSOC and other governing bodies not to base any policy or regulation actions grounded on the information in the OFR study . . . .

I serve on the House Intelligence Committee, where I spend time trying to figure out how to keep America safe, and on the Energy and Commerce Committee, where I think about how to keep America free. But today, I want to talk about how…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I certainly appreciate your leadership. Long before I came here to this body, I have always considered you my personal hero. So I thank you for that continued leadership. Next week, we will see the 41st March for…