I thank, Senator Paul. I, like the Senator, am confident that some great good will come out of this bold vision, out of this clear initiative. As we look forward at the health care debates that have raged throughout this Chamber and this…

I ask unanimous consent that 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 that any related statements be printed in the Record. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S…

I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I know of no further debate on this measure and ask that the bill be read for a third time and that the Senate proceed to a vote. The amendment was ordered to be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The bill was read the third time…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. 3677, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3677) to make a…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, December 13, the Senate resume consideration of S. 3637, the FDIC TAG Program extension bill; that it be in order for the Republican leader or his designee to raise a…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 3783, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 614, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…

Mr. President, I rise today to join with my colleague, Senator Paul, to discuss the life and work of an exceptional American, Dr. Sandy Greenberg, who is here with us today, along with his wife Sue and his sister Brenda. Sandy, in my view…

I thank Senator Paul. I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my colleague from Kentucky. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, it certainly hasn't escaped the expert knowledge of my colleagues here today that 2020--the date of the prize of Sue and Sandy whom we have spoken about--is also the numerical indication of perfect vision. So the goal to end…

Mr. President, there will be up to two rollcall votes at noon tomorrow. ____________________

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that morning business be extended until 6 p.m., with all the provisions of the previous order remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I yield the floor and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I ask unanimous consent that the Rubio amendment No. 3334 at the desk be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide that the comprehensive strategy may be…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 615, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as…