Mr. President, I rise for literally 30 seconds, because I failed, when talking about both the Mariani and Hornak nominations, to thank Senator Toomey, my colleague from Pennsylvania. We worked together on both these nominees to arrive at a…

Mr. President, I have a short presentation to make regarding trade adjustment assistance, which of course is legislation that was passed through the Senate not too long ago. There was a long debate, an important debate about trade…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 740

I wished to respond to my colleague from Arizona on a couple points. I rise in opposition to his amendment. I think there is a lot we agree on, based on the remarks he gave about making sure the program works and is efficient and delivers…

This article talks about a visit I made to a chemical manufacturing plant. The pertinent part of this article speaks volumes about why trade adjustment assistance is so important for firms. I am quoting from a statement made by a gentleman…

Mr. President, I first of all want to thank Senator Leahy, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, for working with both parties to move these nominations along. I also want to thank Senator Toomey, my colleague from Pennsylvania, for his…

Mr. President, I rise to speak in favor of the nomination of Judge Cathy Bissoon, and I ask unanimous consent to speak for no more than 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I am grateful that these candidates have put themselves forward for public service on our Federal bench, and we are looking forward today to a strong vote for Judge Bissoon when we get to her vote this afternoon. I yield the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. All time has expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination…

Today I rise to honor Lieutenant Colonel Robert Barraclough. Retired from the United States Air Force in 1968, Colonel Barraclough's record of service is impressive. During World War II, Barraclough was a bomber pilot flying missions over…

The motto inscribed on the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag reads, ``You are not forgotten.'' I rise today to Honor Major Thomas E. Clark, a U.S. soldier who served in Vietnam, an airman who gave his life defending this country…

At this time I yield 1 minute to another outstanding voice for the unborn, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence). (Mr. PENCE asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) {time} 1800

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to another leader on the life issue, the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King).

Before I yield to the next speaker, I have a copy here of the PPACA law. On page 65, I'll just read one title of a paragraph: Abortions for which public funding is allowed. At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Louisiana…

At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentlelady from Missouri (Mrs. Hartzler).

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to another eloquent voice for the unborn, the chair of the Pro-Life Women's Caucus, the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Schmidt).

Before I yield to the next gentleman, in response to the gentlelady, the House has passed 12 different jobs bills already. I believe the gentlelady has voted against every one. They're sitting in the Senate waiting for action. I would like…

At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Austria).