These decisions which are driven by politics and not science are deeply disturbing.

We must support all forms of stem cell research so that no matter where the cures come from, we can get there sooner rather than later.

At last, we thought, there was a new approach to scientific research in this country, one that was dictated not by politics or ideology, but by ethical science.

We are again reminded that human embryonic stem cell research is on fragile and fickle footing.

But this is not an isolated incident. There are peer-reviewed publications and a larger number of patients, and I would love the opportunity to bring this forward in the United States after completing a safety study so patients do not have…

Mr. President, while we are talking about taxes, I wish bring up something that is significant to about 26 million Americans. It doesn't deal only with small businesses, but obviously a lot of small businesses are affected by the issue I…

Mr. President, I submit the following notice in writing: In accordance with rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend rule XXII, paragraph 2, for the purpose of…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Mr. President, we have the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 before us. For more than a year now, the mantra of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, meaning the majority party, has been: jobs, jobs, jobs. Unfortunately, the only…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Matthew House and Brandon Scheuring of my Finance Committee staff be granted privileges of the floor for the duration of the 111th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Here is what it says. They found that 71 percent of Americans favored an increased investment in disease prevention. The letter is signed by organizations from the American Academy of Pediatrics to-- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. All…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a letter signed by 228 different organizations in the United States opposing the Johanns amendment be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all votes after the first vote this morning in this series be 10 minute votes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. By unanimous consent, the…

I thank my friend from Montana for yielding me this time. Mr. President, the Johanns amendment would kill--would kill--the Prevention and Public Health Fund that we have established for our American citizens. Chronic diseases are one of…

Mr. President, I am sympathetic, I must admit, to the broader aims of the Johanns amendment. On a bipartisan basis, Senators want to change the information reporting rules for small businesses under the health reform law. But the $19.2…

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to discuss an amendment that Senator Johanns, from Nebraska, will be offering to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act. The amendment to be offered by the Senator from Nebraska--a good friend of…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that any time used on the Senate floor during quorum calls be divided equally between both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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