I think it not only would serve Mr. Holder well, but certainly the country well. We are setting the precedent that if we do not appoint a special counsel--and I don't know these two U.S. attorneys at all. I am sure they are fine men. But…

My bill actually--Senator Burr and my bill, which I thought we had a fair amount of Democratic support, but it seems to have gone away a little bit.

I am hopeful that we can adopt a similar type of thing.

Veterans' Small Business Opportunity Act of 2012

It is something Senator Burr and I feel very strongly about and hopefully the other Members of the Committee will get behind.

Hiring veterans is one of the more important things that we do.

I think, is critically important. So hopefully the Chairman and the Ranking Member will work with me to get that done as well.

Mr. President, for the record, I want to be recorded as an affirmative on the previous nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's vote will so be noted.

Mr. President, I come to the floor now with my friend and colleague from the State of Oklahoma, Senator Coburn, to discuss an amendment we hope to offer to the farm bill, which I believe is the pending matter before the Senate. I will make…

Thank you for your leadership of the Aging Committee and for the wonderful work you've done to protect our seniors.

Son, I'm finished. I've done everything that I've wanted to do in life. Do not use any of your abilities and skills to save my life. I am ready.

Unfortunately, the whole fantasy about death panels emerged out of a very sensitive amendment proposed by actually a Republican colleague of mine.

if we can get a pilot rolling on this, it would surely prove that it actually saved money

It's actually reported in Rhode Island now as a vital sign.

The issue of failure of directives is one that I think is particularly concerning.

As you pointed out, Senator, just as a patient's death doesn't happen in isolation, it affects the family that lives on.

It strikes me that there are circumstances in which, although we silo conceptually curative care from palliative care, that there are nevertheless circumstances in which well-delivered palliative care has a significant curative effect.

the nurse navigator has responsibility for addressing not only the concerns of the patient, but also addressing the questions of the family.