I congratulate the Senator from Nebraska on his typically commonsense, reasonable presentation about how we might take steps to deal with the smothering regulations that are putting a big wet blanket on job growth in this country, and the…

I believe I have up to 20 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 16\1/2\ minutes remaining on the Republican side.

Mark Hatfield was elected to the Senate in 1966. It was a distinguished class that included some prominent Republicans, sort of a new wave in the Republican Party. In addition to Governor Hatfield, a former two-term Governor, there was…

I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

later today the Senate will consider the nomination by the President of Judge Bernice Donald for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judge Donald is from Memphis, TN. I know her well. I am here today to introduce her to my colleagues and…

finally, Washington is taking some responsibility for spending money that we don't have. At a time when the Federal Government is borrowing 40 cents of every dollar it spends, this is a welcome change in behavior. I gladly support it. Make…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 10 minutes under the time allocated to the Republican side. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

As one Senator, I thank the majority leader and the Republican leader for their comments. We all know what we need to do. We have two objectives. At a time when we are borrowing 40 cents of every dollar we spend, we need to reduce the…

I ask unanimous consent for up to 5 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?

I ask consent to speak for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Brown of Ohio). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I congratulate the Senator from Texas for her remarks, for her leadership, for her willingness to be involved in and support a variety of ways for us to meet the two goals we have before us, one of which is to make a significant step to…

I thank Governor Johanns. It is terrific to be on the Senate floor with other former Governors. When we were doing the health care bill last year, I said everyone who voted for it ought to be sentenced to serve as Governor for 8 years and…