I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I would like to respond to my colleague from the other side of the aisle who objected to my calling the Republican plan, which is called the Road to Prosperity--when I said that it actually…

I inquire of the Chair as to how much time remains. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New York has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining.

Here we go again. It's deja vu all over again. Simply put, the Ryan-Romney Republican budget ends Medicare. AARP said: ``The proposal lacks balance and jeopardizes the health and economic security of older Americans.'' The budget we will…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Jersey will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 2 will not be…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 7, line 5, strike ``and''. Page 7, line 15, strike the period and insert ``; and''. Page 7, after line…

Mr. President, I wish to announce that the Committee on Rules and Administration will meet on Thursday, March 29, 2012, at 10 a.m., to hear testimony on ``S. 2219, the ``Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections…

Madam President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, I wish to announce that the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., to conduct its organization meeting. For further information regarding this meeting…

I thank the Chairman. We are certainly taking a significant step forward, on behalf of the American people, toward restoring some faith our country has in their government. I wish to thank Leader Reid for his leadership, Chairman…

Madam President, I am honored to offer my strong support for the nomination of Ronnie Abrams to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I also want to thank President Obama for acting on my recommendation…

At the conclusion of my colleagues' remarks, 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Maryland.

Madam President, I associate myself with the remarks of my colleague, the Senator from New Jersey. It is with great admiration that I rise today to join all of my colleagues who have spoken before me and who will continue to speak honoring…

Mr. President I too want to speak of my dear friend Barbara Mikulski, who is just precious. She is precious to her family. She is precious to the people of the Third Congressional District that she represented for 10 years. She is precious…

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in opposition to this deeply flawed and deceptively named legislation. Contrary to the bill's title, this bill will not promote access to better health care nor will it make health care more…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cardin). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New York is recognized. ____________________

Mr. President, I rise today to praise the majority and minority leaders for coming together to make sure we get our pending judicial nominees confirmed in a timely manner. Today, the Senate is back on track to do what we have always done…

Mr. President, first, let me compliment my colleague from Louisiana for her diligence, her hard work. I don't think anybody effectively delivers more for her State in this Chamber than the Senator from Louisiana. I can assure you, knowing…

Mr. President, the big issue everyone is talking about is gasoline prices. Obviously, they are a scourge on average families and on our national economy. There are many long-term solutions we debate: the pipeline, incentives for green…