The goal in all this should be getting the rates down, promoting economic growth.

Madam President, I rise today to speak on the importance of United States-India relations. President Obama recognizes this valuable partnership, hosting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at his first state dinner in 2009 and traveling…

Madam President, I come to the floor to talk about the debt crisis facing this country and the opportunity we have to address this issue in a way that balances the budget and ensures the long-term fiscal solvency for future generations…

I ask unanimous consent that the period for morning business be extended until 3 p.m. today and that all provisions of the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

We have had a lot of discussion here today about lack of reporting, unwillingness to report incidents as they happen...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate it.

My concern was that I read this, and I assumed that some of the perpetuators potentially were in these positions too long.

Mr. President, we are at the last hour, if you will, the last day for sure, in dealing with what has become probably the biggest fiscal crisis our country has dealt with in some time. I have heard a number of my colleagues from the other…

Mr. President, I rise in support of the nomination of Ms. Carol J. Galante to be HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner. Carol Galante currently serves in the position for which she has been nominated. Prior…

Mr. President, last August Congress enacted, with broad bipartisan support, the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012, a comprehensive sanctions bill I coauthored. That legislation, blending various measures introduced…

Mr. President, it was with great sadness on Monday that we learned of the passing of a member of our Senate family, Senator Daniel Inouye. My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, Irene, his son, Kenny, and to all of his family. I also…

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about the debt crisis facing this country and why I believe any deal to avert the fiscal cliff must address serious entitlement reform. We should not let the discussion around taxes, which…

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act for purposes of the pending measure, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a…

Mr. President, today I wish to encourage my colleagues to pass the FHA, Emergency Fiscal Solvency Act, H.R. 4264. Since 1934, the FHA has been helping stabilize the mortgage market by ensuring that qualified low-to-moderate income and…

I want to congratulate you on your distinguished service in the U.S. Senate, and also for your great work over the years on energy issues.

I thank Senators Udall and Harkin. The Senator has raised an important point about this legislation. The intent of this legislation is not to lessen the amount of information that a consumer receives prior to conducting a transaction at an…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15, as provided under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the Senate stands in recess until 2:15…

I agree with the assumption that has been made that comprehensive tax reform is going to be the opportunity to seriously examine how the Federal Government conducts energy policy through the tax code.