I opposed the AIA. I made no secret of that.

When you don't expose massive legislation to the full light of day and have a full debate on it, there will be mistakes that will require technical corrections.

Director Mueller, last month Al Qaeda in Yemen recruited a suicide bomber to blow up a U.S.-bound airplane with a sophisticated explosive device.

But there appears to be a question as to whether this explosive device would have been detected by our current airport security screening.

This decision will allow the FBI to do a better job at protecting western Wisconsin and continue the strong local and federal law enforcement partnership there.

Senator Kohl. Director Mueller, while counterterrorism remains, as you have said, your number one priority, the FBI also plays a central role in protecting American innovation and businesses from the serious threat of trade secret theft…

this problem is, quote, 'nothing short of a national emergency.'

What we can't assume is that these problems will correct themselves.

I appreciate those comments. I will conclude. There really are two plans on the table right now. One is from the House Republicans. It actually passed the Chamber. Republicans were willing to put their votes to a budget. Republicans are…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my colleagues for up to 30 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Budget

Mr. President, by now, it should come as no surprise that the Senate has not passed a budget in over 3 years. I believe it has been 1,111 days. When I go to back to Wisconsin--and I think it is probably true of my colleagues--the people of…

I thank the Senator from Wyoming. I came prepared with charts, and a number of things that have already been mentioned by my colleagues I am ready for. We are talking about the true cost of the health care law. When this was passed--and I…

The Senator from Wyoming looks as though he might have another concluding comment.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in regards to H.R. 5652, the Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012. Eliminating the threat of our massive national debt must be a top priority for this Congress. I am pleased that House Republicans have…

personnel is policy.

I have fought over the last 2 years to stop the Administration's unfortunate efforts to inject politics into the procurement system.

As you know, many of us on the Committee share a concern about enforcement of the Act, and we will be paying close attention to the progress that you will be making.

I look forward to working with Senator Kohl and with your office on strengthening our trade secret protections.