My friend from Alaska and I, as she pointed out, represent States neither of which has a sales tax. Would the Senator agree with me that if this passes it sets a dangerous precedent that says at any point this Congress could impose on…

Madam President, I came to the floor this evening to address what is known as the Marketplace Fairness Act, but before I do that, I wish to applaud Senator Coons for his work on the master limited partnerships legislation. I think it is a…

Madam President, I am delighted that the Senate will pass a bipartisan bill to resolve a serious problem confronting the American traveling public and our economy. I thank the majority leader, Senator Reid, the minority leader, the…

Mr. President, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 771, offered on behalf of myself and Senator King, and I would ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to laying aside the pending amendment?

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss a serious problem confronting the American traveling public and our economy, and later today I will be introducing a bill to remedy this problem. I am very pleased to be joined by several of my Senate…

Mr. President, let me express my frustration and dismay over the objection that has been lodged against considering a very reasonable amendment to this bill. This is a bipartisan amendment. It is offered by the Independent Senator from…

Madam President, I feel compelled to respond to the comments of my good friend and colleague from Montana. First, let me say I am sorry to learn of his decision to leave the Senate, to retire from the Senate, because I have enjoyed working…

Jordan can be an extraordinary model for effective governance in the region.

women should be allowed to make their own decisions about their own health.

When a worker steps up to an assembly line or into a mine shaft, their country stands alongside them.

Those days are ending.

We owe them action and accountability.

We're going to be pursuing a very vigorous investigation ourselves.

Planned Parenthood is not going anywhere.

I think all of us, not just in the United States, but around the world, recognize how we cannot stand by and permit the systematic use of weapons like chemical weapons on civilian populations.

To use potential weapons of mass destruction on civilian populations crosses another line with respect to international norms and international law.

Madam President, I wanted to speak for a few minutes here on the floor as we finish the business of this work period and we return to our home States for about a week. We will be back here on May 6. At that time, I will continue this…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 with Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow and Senator Collins as original cosponsors. This legislation establishes a single, national…