We believe the Administration has all the tools necessary to prevent the EU ETS from implementing its unilateral scheme.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I would urge our European friends to follow it. I'd urge us to follow it.

Mr. President, I thank Senator Mikulski so much not only for yielding to me but for her extraordinary leadership in the Senate on so many issues of fairness and justice for women, for families, for children, and for our seniors. It is…

I am going to tell you some real stories. A woman from California had an identical advanced degree as her husband. They both landed exact jobs but in different parts of the company--different worksites. The husband was offered $5,000 more…

I want to say that I agree with my friend's comments about Senator Stabenow and Senator Roberts. I consider both my friends. They are terrific legislators. The Paycheck Fairness Act I do want to go back to the vote that just occurred. I…

I think it is important for people to understand what just occurred. We had a straight party-line vote on an issue that impacts every single woman in this country. I think when people say there is a difference between the parties--I like…

I thank the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). The Senator from Michigan.

Mr. President, today I am proud to join my colleague Senator Snowe in once am introducing legislation to improve aviation safety. The Safe Skies Act we are introducing today will close a loophole in the Department of Transportation's…

I know that Senator Feinstein will have comments to add to these.

Bill considers service to the community to be a hallmark of his legal career.

I am so proud to be here with these two amazing nominees, Mr. Orrick and Judge Tigar.

I think you are going to be very pleased with these nominees as I introduce them to you.

He also has the support of my colleague and your colleague on the Committee, Senator Feinstein, who could not be here today.

Mr. President, at a time when families across America are struggling to make ends meet, equal pay for equal work isn't just a women's issue, it is a family issue. As the father of two daughters, I also see it as a fairness issue. I am an…

There is nothing, nothing in the Law of the Sea Treaty, nothing, that will wind up dealing with global climate change or emissions.

I thank the chairman for the acceptance, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered…

Mr. President, given that it is an election year, the American people are going to hear a lot of highly charged political rhetoric over the next few months. They are likely already tired of what they have heard. The Arkansans I talked with…