Yes, seven of the fastest growing economies in the world, according to the World Bank, are in Africa this decade.

Mr. President, I have come to the floor this evening to speak about the impending shutdown this week of the Federal Department of Homeland Security. At a time when the folks I hear from in Delaware, and I suspect what all of the Members in…

According to the State Department, 800,000 individuals are trafficked every year across international borders.

We strongly feel that when you treat women, children and boys as a commodity and you are willing to sell them as a commodity and treat them as a commodity, there is nothing worse than that.

We have a responsibility in Congress to end these crimes against the most vulnerable among us.

Senator Collins has worked to help the most vulnerable youth at the risk--at risk for human trafficking by cosponsoring S.178, the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act.

Your hard work, your dedication, what I believe is your sound judgment and timely decision making have been a driving force behind the recovery.

If you're leaving 20 percent of the money on the table, it may be that the level isn't as relevant as how it's collected.

I believe in the Endangered Species Act, but we have to be careful how we administer it that we don't undermine public support for it.

It is clear to me that there is an inconsistency that doesn't help and real frustration.

Restrictions placed by Congress?

I think we might want to look to that as perhaps a funding opportunity.

It ought not be next to impossible.

I'm brave, but I'm not stupid.

Shouldn't that be a factor in deciding?

If you need more money to do it, tell us.

I know you may be unable to address details of an ongoing investigation, but summarize for this Committee, if you would, Madam Chair, what the Fed would normally do to pursue allegations like these regarding tax evasions by a major…

I appreciate your bringing attention to those issues by which taxpayers/workers will benefit from the EITC.