Let me be clear--I do not think energy efficiency solves all of our energy problems. But efficiency remains the fastest, cheapest way to start meeting our energy challenges.

I support it. But, this is a critical piece if we're going to really tackle energy efficiency.

I would just ask that those letters be introduced and included in the record.

the electric motor rebate program in Senator Shaheen's bill would be very meaningful to us.

I commend Senators Portman, as well as Shaheen, for their work on S. 1000, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011.

If we harness those resources, and more of the resources in the Gulf of Mexico and the Rocky Mountain West, we'd dramatically increase our energy security.

how do we ensure that women's rights aren't traded away in any negotiations.

what happens to half of the population, who is women.

Mr. President, I rise today to honor the memory of Governor Walter Peterson--a great New Hampshire citizen who represented the very best of the Granite State's independent spirit. Governor Peterson came from what is well-known as the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Governor Walter Peterson

Mr. President, I rise today in honor of a real American Hero, SSG Jose Pequeno of my home State of New Hampshire, and his steadfast family. After leaving the U.S. Marines, Jose became one of the youngest police chiefs in the State of New…

I thank the Chair. If I may finish. I thank my colleague, Senator Sessions. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any further. We must act now. We must address our entitlement programs now. I would call on the majority leader and…

I thank the Senator from Alabama for that question. As the newest member of the Budget Committee, it is an extreme disappointment. I was looking forward to rolling up my sleeves and undertaking the responsibilities of putting forth a…

Madam President, today marks the 756th day since the Democrat-controlled Senate passed a budget. The Democratic majority has abdicated a basic responsibility we have in our government; that is, to produce a budget. States produce a budget…

Mr. President, I commend my colleague, Senator Stabenow, for the great work she has done over a long period of time for women and families in her State of Michigan and throughout the country. I remember her telling me she got involved in…

So, are there any amendments that you might suggest that would make this legislation address your concerns?

So, would you elaborate a little bit more on how the Power Marketing Initiative criteria that Western proposes would be different than the criteria that are applicable to the existing contracts?

How do you respond to those concerns?