I personally believe that there is a peaceful way forward.

Does the administration really need that much time to review an appropriations bill and submit proposed rescissions?

I agree--this is an excellent panel, and I want to thank you.

President Obama inherited the worst economic mess ever left a new President in our Nation's history, and the crushing recession, which he also inherited, has made it only worse.

it has been the practice of this body to delegate to the President the power to defer spending or even to decline to spend in so-called lump-sum appropriations really since the time of President Washington.

Madam Speaker, our hearts go out to victims of recent floods and natural disasters, but I also fear that we suffer from the old adage, ``Out of sight, out of mind.'' Once the cameras are packed away and the news crews leave for their next…

The stakes are incredibly high as we move closer to Southern Sudan's vote on self-determination, which is set for January 2011.

The United States needs to be a key player in trying to help the country, first, stay unified; and second, find some kind of a cure, if we can, for the tragedy that is taking place in Darfur.

I think the situation in Jonglei state, right now, is particularly concerning, and it is a perfect example of both frustration over the elections, as well as tribal violence.

Mr. President, today I am introducing the Fair Pricing for Prescription Drugs Act to help make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans. This legislation endorses the excellent work that my colleague Senator Dorgan of North…

Madam President, I rise to offer an amendment on behalf of myself, Senator Boxer, Senator Durbin, and Senator Merkley, that would require the President to provide a flexible timetable for the responsible drawdown of U.S. troops from…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a plan for the safe, orderly, and…

It is amendment No. 4204, which is at the desk, and I ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Wisconsin [Mr. Feingold], for…

Then, Madam President, I renew my unanimous-consent request to set aside the pending amendment for the purpose of calling up an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, if I can respond to the Senator from Illinois, I will make my remarks, but I spoke to the Senator from Hawaii prior to this, and I believe there is no objection. If I could, I will proceed and then at the conclusion I will…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside that amendment for the purpose of calling up an amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Madam President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Wyden amendment. Amendment No. 4204

Then I have no objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the request of the Senator from Arizona? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Louisiana. Unanimous-Consent Request--S. 3410