We are a terrestrial species. We focus a great deal of our attention on the land, the earth around us.

The principal responsibility rests with governments.

We need more science. We need better information.

And you agree with Dr. Payne that some of these contaminants will not only bioaccumulate in the individual creature, but for mammals through lactation they will poison the next generation in an increasing cycle of chemical loading?

I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I can announce that there will be no rollcall votes during Monday's session of the Senate. ____________________

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 1:04 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 10, 2010, at 2 p.m…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m., Monday, May 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 849 to and including 879 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy; that the nominations be…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time; passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to the measure be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the measure be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 247 which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The…

I ask unanimous consent the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, and that any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions: S. Res. 515, S. Res. 516, S. Res. 517, S. Res. 518. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that the amendment at the desk be agreed to; the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Foreign Relations Committee be discharged from further consideration and the Senate now proceed to S. Res. 480. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

I ask unanimous consent that the Cantwell substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any…

Mr. Chairman, I share the sentiments of the senior Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. Reed. Rhode Islanders are strongly opposed to this project. Furthermore, the process for siting the LNG facility has afforded us too few opportunities to…