My nephew Mark Pyeatt has neurofibromatosis 2, NF2, but that is not who he is. He is an indomitable spirit, a courageous young man, a man who knows and faces each day certain that he is one with his God. He is like many young people on…

Indeed, it has great reason to fear, and so people act cautiously.

physicians fear the Federal Government. They understand that if the Federal Government comes after them and grabs them in their long legal arm, the physician may ultimately win, but she is destroyed in the process.

I would like to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) and for successful completion of the Material Development Decision.

Recognizing the importance of an Operational Reserve force, can you speak to how you will implement concurrent modernization of Guard and Reserve equipment inventories at the same rate as Active Duty?

Well, I actually flew the oldest flying Black Hawk in the Army inventory, a 1976 model, fourth off the production line.

With a declining defense budget, particularly in the Research & Development accounts, I am concerned we are mortgaging the Army's future requirements and capabilities to address short-term needs.

I want to commend the Army for establishing a firm requirement for the Improved Turbine Engine Program.

Mr. President, today I am introducing the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2013 along with my colleague Senator Grassley. This bill will allow the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, PCAOB, to make public disciplinary…

Madam President, on Monday, before the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Marketplace Fairness Act, I came to the floor to discuss the need to reinstate the committee process in the Senate. I have come to the floor many times…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2013, at 2 p.m., to hold a East Asia and Pacific Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate subcommittee hearing on April 25, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2013, at 10 a.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 25, 2013, at 8:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on April 25, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive…

I object. It is a good-faith objection. I hope the Senator understands. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard.

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce the Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act. This bill, which I have also introduced in the previous two Congresses, would extend the important protections of the Family and Medical Leave Act to…