Grid parity, being able to deploy clean energy at a cost-effective, sort of cost-effective way that is competitive with fossil fuels and other forms of energy.

Senator Murkowski, we so deeply appreciate your commitment to our nation's energy security and your leadership in supporting efforts to improve our industrial competitiveness.

Finally, the U.S. and China have common interests in deploying clean energy.

I was very pleased that Presidents Obama and Hu agreed on a clean energy package that included several measures to advance our relationship with China.

I think we need to try harder. Hundreds of billions of dollars in exports of clean energy and environmental goods and services are needed to get us to a clean energy future.

I believe the U.S. should continue to rigorously enforce its trade laws to level the playing field when there are unfair disparities.

Mr. President, I come to the floor this afternoon to address an issue related to hunger, a topic that is a significant component of the farm bill we are debating, and particularly to raise the topic associated with an amendment I have…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Kansas is recognized. Food for Peace

Madam President, I heard the remarks of my colleague from California, and I just cannot let the record stand that President Obama took over in the worst circumstances of our time. Really? The debt of this country was around $10 trillion…

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2406 to the instructions, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes amendment numbered 2406…

Mr. President, it is my understanding that we are now on S. 3240, and the motion to recommit with a second-degree amendment numbered 2339 is now pending. Is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct. The clerk will report…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The yeas and nays were ordered. Amendment No. 2407 to Amendment No. 2406

Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge a dedicated public servant who will be retiring this month after 37 years of service to the General Services Administration. Marcia Herzog started her career with GSA in 1973, working for the…

Mr. President, I move to table amendment No. 2393. I ask for the yeas and nays on that motion to table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 250, S. 1940. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 250, S. 1940, a bill to amend the…

The Senate will continue to debate the farm bill today. We have a couple of votes lined up. We expect to have those this morning. Not to Compromise Last week, in a moment of candor, House Republicans, led by Representative Cantor, admitted…

Madam President, I note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the…

Mr. President, I now withdraw my motion to proceed to S. 1940. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is withdrawn. ____________________