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I don't think there's a person I know in the Senate, or probably in Congress, who doesn't want to help.

I represent the State of West Virginia. We have the second largest per capita basis, as far as seniors, in the United States, next to Florida.

How do we allow people to live with the dignity and respect and the pride that each and every person deserves in the confines of their home--own homes, with assistance?

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Frank Buckles, the sole surviving U.S. World War I veteran who passed away on Sunday at the age of 110 in his hometown of Charles Town, West Virginia. Inspired by his love of…

One of the reasons I am here... is that this is your first day chairing, and I think that is extraordinarily good news for the Veterans' Committee.

I have enormous respect for you, as you know.

What can we do? I am just in the wilderness on this.

I have this feeling that we are not going to get funded.

On March 2, the Commerce Committee held an extraordinary all day hearing on the serious safety defects found in Toyota vehicles.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 17, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room SR-328A of the Russell Senate Office…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on February 17, 2011, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…

Mr. President, I believe this bill is fundamental to our Nation's long-term economic competitiveness. It will create good- paying jobs across the country. It will improve the safety and efficiency of our Nation's air transportation system…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendments Nos. 10, As Modified; 22; 37, As Modified, 46, as Modified; 53, 57, 59, 65, 86…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate of February 17, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``The Homeland…

I move to table the amendment and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.