I thank the chairman. The purpose of this amendment is to provide the Secretary of Defense the flexibility to change the effective date of the Homeowners Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during the…

I would say to my friend, most of the things that are listed here emergencywise--they are not coming to Democratic States. We have had these acts of God in most instances that happen where they happen. We have two Senators from Tennessee…

I say to my friend, he knows how much I support his efforts. But I haven't had the opportunity to speak to Senator McConnell. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to agree to something without consulting with him. I can't consult with him…

Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency supplemental appropriations bill. There will be no morning business this morning. We will go directly to the bill. Yesterday…

Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading, is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bills for the second time. The assistant legislative…

Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings on these bills at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

Mr. President, we are waiting today to see the success of the efforts of BP to plug that well that is spilling into the gulf. This morning, it is reported that there is a 70- to 80-percent chance that they can be successful. I certainly…

I appreciate the exemplary work of my friend from Oregon. I, of course, would accept the modification, but my accepting the modification would take the concurrence of the Republicans.

Mr. President, first, there will be no more votes today if we get this agreement worked out. I appreciate everyone's patience. We have worked long and hard to arrive at this point. It is never easy, as we have explained on a number of…

Mr. President, I appreciate the good will of my friend from Oregon. I would be happy to work with my friend. But at this stage, as the Senator understands, this is two pieces of legislation we got from the President--one dealing with…

Mr. President, I have two cloture motions at the desk. I ask that they be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the clerk will report the motions to invoke cloture. The legislative…

I appreciate my friend yielding. I am here. Why don't you proceed, and when I get the necessary--

Madam President, as we look around the world, we have lots of issues that are extremely difficult ones. We have the Korean Peninsula situation that has drawn so much attention and rightfully so. We now have our Secretary of State in China…

Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency supplemental appropriations bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons…

As Memorial Day approaches, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces and to honor the cherished memories of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our…

Mr. President, today I rise with my good friend Senator Ensign to introduce the Nevada Mining Townsite Conveyance Act of 2010. The residents of the towns Ione and Gold Point in Nevada have asked for our help in settling longstanding…

Mr President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S4121, May 24, the Record reads: . . . year ending September 30, 2010, and for…

Mr. President, today there will be a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for 10 minutes each. At 3 p.m. today, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency…