Mr. President, my dear friend--we have served together in the Congress for more than three decades--I care a great deal about him. He is a good legislator. But I think the only criticism I have is he must be reading my speeches because the…

Mr. President, in a brief moment I am going to move to table that amendment, but I want everyone to understand that I talked to Senator Grassley yesterday and told him I was going to do this, and the staffs have been advised of it as well…

Mr. President, when Alfredo Castaneda crossed the border from Mexico into the United States two decades ago, he didn't climb over a fence. He didn't swim across a river. He didn't fly over the border. He didn't walk through the desert…

Mr. President, following leader remarks the Senate will resume consideration of S. 744, the comprehensive immigration bill. I renew my request to be recognized following the remarks of Senator McConnell and the reporting of the immigration…

Mr. President, following my statement the Republican leader will be recognized. I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized when he completes his statement. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered…

And the pending amendment is what? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pending amendment is Grassley amendment No. 1195.

Mr. President, it is my understanding that the immigration bill was reported, so we are on that bill right now; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.

Mr. President, today I pay tribute to an exceptional library advocate and public servant in Rhode Island, Howard Boksenbaum, who is retiring from his position as the State's chief library officer after a long and distinguished career…

Mr. President, on Friday, the people of Iran head to the polls to make a false choice. Ostensibly participating in a democratic process to select a new President, they are really affirming their existing extremist theocracy. They will be…

Mr. President, tomorrow is Flag Day and I am proud to be joined by 21 of my colleagues in introducing an amendment to the Constitution giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. At a time…

Madam President, I am proud to be joined by Senators Murkowski, Crapo, and Murray in offering this bipartisan amendment. Border security is one of the most important aspects of this bill, and on both sides of the border, especially the…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized to speak for up to 5 minutes in order to call up my amendment, that Senator Vitter then be recognized for up to 8 minutes in order to call up his amendment, and then Senator…

Madam President, I call up amendment No. 1198. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Montana [Mr. Tester] proposes an amendment numbered 1198. The amendment is as follows…

Mr. President, I take this time to speak in strong support of the immigration bill currently on the floor of the Senate. First and foremost, we need an immigration system that is fair. We are a nation of immigrants. My grandparents came to…

Mr. President, tomorrow--June 14--marks the Army's 238th birthday. For 238 years, the Nation has entrusted the Army with preserving its peace and freedom, and defending its democracy. Since its beginnings as the Continental Army during our…

Congratulations to the 2012 WNBA champions, the Indiana Fever.

And so we really thank you for that.

I call upon all Americans to observe this day by learning the signs of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.