I share a concern, too, with respect to the date next summer for withdrawal.

I'm concerned that the notion that we're going to be pulling down here in the not too distant future does shape the relationships.

I will yield at the conclusion of my remarks to the Senator from Massachusetts, but I have some things to get to before that. Mr. President, what is important is that everyone acknowledges, including the Obama administration, that moving…

John Dingell called this a ``glorious mess,'' if the EPA moves forward with this. I have other statements from the Democratic Members of the House of Representatives which I will be happy to submit for the Record, as well as a letter from…

Mr. President, I wish to thank the Senator from Alaska for her leadership on this issue. This is an important debate to have, and I wish to remind my colleagues what this debate is about because I have heard lots of discussion on the floor…

We're dealing with unprecedented levels of deficit spending and debt. And when you hear stories like this----it doesn't do anything to bolster the public's confidence in their government and its ability to make sure that they are being…

There's no question that we face a lot of challenges, going forward, when it comes to addressing the changing terrorist threats.

I hope that--it seems, to me at least, that, given the excess cost for the current contract award, and the flaws in the solicitation process, that TSA ought to take a--undertake a fresh, independent review of this procurement, and report…

Madam President, I rise today in recognition of the 23rd annual National Cancer Survivor's Day and to celebrate those who have won the battle against this devastating disease. My wife Barbara is a breast cancer survivor, and I am a…

Madam President, I will speak for a few minutes regarding amendment No. 4173, offered by Senators Sessions and McCaskill. While I understand the imperative of balancing the budget, an across- the-board amendment that sets an artificial…

Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month to fight the stigma associated with mental illness that discourages people from seeking help and raise awareness of disparities in access to mental health…

Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of National Hepatitis Awareness Month to raise awareness of this public health threat and encourage greater prevention, diagnosis and treatment efforts. Viral hepatitis is a highly infectious…

I think it is appropriate for Congress to respond with additional instruction for the auto industry that will protect consumers from this type of design flaw in the future.

Senator Udall has a bill that we actually think is a good approach.

And I do appreciate your holding today's hearing, and giving some examination to the legislation, and an opportunity for the stakeholders to all come and give us their views.

Mr. President, I wish to speak for a few moments this morning about a subject that is on the minds of many Americans and I think should still be on the minds of everybody in this Chamber because the health care bill that was passed and…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I think any additional regulation should be as focused as possible on fixing the problem at hand.