The good news is that there is tremendous congressional support in getting this done, on both sides of the aisle.

I, therefore, urge this body to fully fund the much-needed modernization of this country's nuclear forces and infrastructure as planned.

Washington should, therefore, study the development of new intermediate-range missiles and their deployment to Europe.

The United States must also make sure that it has a credible response to any Russian battlefield use of nuclear weapons.

The United States should, therefore, consider additional options to deter Russian nuclear aggression.

Following through on some of these proposals would reverse U.S. and NATO policy of reducing reliance on nuclear weapons.

Jurisdictions that have made progress in actually lowering the ozone level are now being rewarded with the back of the hand.

Development and job creation are being stifled in this suburban county, through no fault of their own.

There are two things I find frustrating about this new rule.

I think that is one of the most important things we have to do, in order to maintain credibility when it comes to how we spend tax dollars.

I think to have an enduring victory, there is some question from some of us whether or not you can have an enduring victory and occupy Mosul and be seen as a legitimate government if you have got an 80- to 90-percent Shia force.

I think that the fear that comes out of the political process of the concept of raising taxes is, can be mitigated by leadership, by a clear, concise message that you are doing this to make things better for all Americans, and in the end…

If we are going to ask States to increase gas taxes or if we are going to ask people to pay a higher gas tax or any other type of a tax, I think we ought to be able to show them that we are doing the best we can to be efficient in the…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Illinois for his passionate remarks. That rings so true to all of us. I thank him for all his work on the DREAM Act and making sure young people who are raised in this country have the opportunities…

We often talk about the jobs that could be created from a full-funded transportation bill. I have heard 600,000 jobs, 700,000 jobs.

Leadership has been defined as the courage to stay out of step when everyone else is marching to the wrong tune.

As the senior Senator from first State to ratify the Constitution, I applaud your use and reference to the Constitution here this morning.

I think we have the four right people in front of us.