It is a complex policy debate and I look forward to today's testimony. And who knows? You could change my mind.

Thank you very much.

Senator Leahy, as I think you mentioned--at 30 percent or more every year.

Mr. President, tomorrow we will mark Constitution Day--a day set aside to reflect on our Nation's charter and how it has shaped what it means to be American. On September 17, 1787, George Washington, James Madison, and their fellow Framers…

For the information of all Senators, we expect one rollcall vote on the Bass nomination and the other nominations listed in this agreement to be confirmed by voice vote. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Kansas.

I ask unanimous consent that the time for the Democrats be until 4:05 p.m. and the same with Republicans, 5:05 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). The Senator from Michigan.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all time be yielded back on this stack of nominations. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the…

Madam President, are we on the second nomination in this stack of nominations? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes.

Mr. President, following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 12:30 p.m. today. During that period of time, Senators will be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2820 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2820 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. In the early 1900s, the populations of Nevada, southern California, and Arizona were beginning to grow. New communities were in need…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17, the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 956, 536, 548, 964, 965, 871, 924, and 912; that there…

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