I think that this policy is discriminatory in nature and unnecessarily creates an institutional barrier.

You and Admiral Mullen have both gone on record in support of repeal.

I strongly urge the Senate to pass this legislation and send it to the President for signature before the end of the year.

I support moving forward with repeal because I personally believe that it is the right thing to do.

The Commander in Chief has stated explicitly that he would like DADT repealed.

Since the implementation of DADT back in 1993, over 13,000 servicemembers have separated due to their sexual orientation.

Well, when I think about all the people who are counting on it, I think the foreseeable future needs to have a very short definition so that we can plan appropriately and effectively for these retirees.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 500, S. 3386. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…

I ask unanimous consent that a Rockefeller-Hutchison managers' amendment which is at the desk be agreed to, the committee substitute amendment, as amended, be agreed to, the bill as amended be read a third time and passed, the motion to…

Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bills by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3991) to…

I now ask for second reading en bloc, and I object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bills will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

I think you've had a good hearing, and we obviously have a lot to do in order to improve the PBGC going forward.

Well, I see that as a huge problem.

You know, it seems apparent that we need new board and new governance rules and obligations for the board; and also, contract procurement issues have been raised and need to have a lot more attention.

I guess I'm surprised that we don't see what the investment policy is.

Mr. President, 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 8:42 p.m. adjourned until Wednesday, December 1, 2010, at…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 1; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

Madam Speaker, 98 percent of American families face a tax increase on January 1, 2011. That's right; 98 percent. Democrats are prepared this week to prevent that from happening. Our recovery demands keeping as much income as possible in…