I believe, however, that there is enough domestic production, and the capacity for enough production increase to support our vital manufacturing industry and allow for responsible levels of export.

Natural gas is now an abundant, affordable, clean source of energy, providing great opportunities for economic growth, and an energy security.

I think, you know, a real understanding of how to carry what we've learned in this country, being such a large oil and gas producer for so many years abroad we really will sort of help to allow the development in a responsible way of those…

first I would like to follow my colleague from Minnesota in voicing my support for passage of the Violence Against Women Act. As she noted, I have been a cosponsor of this very important legislation not only this Congress but last. I have…

I ask unanimous consent to proceed for 1 additional minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

What actually happened a couple years after that incident was that USDA's Wildlife Service agents went into the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, rounded up and killed 751 Canadian geese. The plan was to kill 1,0000, but they couldn't catch…

I rise today to introduce legislation to clear the title to three small parcels of land owned by the Municipality of Anchorage, AK, my home State, so that the land can be put to more productive uses in the future. At different times…

I rise today to introduce legislation that would potentially help in solving a significant unemployment problem in my home state of Alaska. Today, joined by my colleague, Senator Mark Begich, I reintroduce the Niblack-Bokan Mountain Mining…

I rise today to introduce the bipartisan Recreational Fishing and Hunting Opportunities Act. My bill is cosponsored by my friend from West Virginia, Senator Manchin, and is a commonsense, bipartisan piece of legislation. It enjoys support…

I rise today to reintroduce legislation that represents an important step in the conversion to renewable energy sources in rural Alaska and towards honoring the first individual to reach the summit of our Nation's tallest peak, Denali…

I rise today to introduce legislation, the Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act which represents an important step forward in allowing the Huna Tlingit people access to enjoy their traditional subsistence activity of gull egg…

I rise today to introduce legislation that would officially rename Mount McKinley in Alaska, simply, Denali. Mount McKinley is one of the most iconic geographical features in the country, and certainly Alaska. It is the tallest mountain in…

the bill we just passed out of the Senate, a bill to aid the victims of Superstorm Sandy, is important. It is important when we are faced with a disaster--whether it is a hurricane, whether it is an earthquake, whether it is a drought…

I think we have 33,000 miles of coastline, not to be bragging on a coastline. But what is so important as part of this discussion--and my colleague Senator Shaheen has stated this--our fishermen often are not included when we think about…

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

I thank my colleague. With that, Mr. President, I yield the floor. ____________________

I have been focused on the issue of suicide for years now and, particularly, youth suicide in this country.

I rise today to speak on behalf of my friend and colleague Senator Dick Lugar, who is retiring from the Senate at the end of this year. Senator Lugar has been a good friend to me in the decade we have served together. As the Chamber's most…

I was watching my friend and colleague Senator Akaka as he was delivering his comments earlier about Senator Inouye and the legislation that both he and our dear friend and former colleague have worked so hard on over the years, and I…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Native American Affairs

it is only fitting that I be allowed to speak for a few minutes recognizing that on this floor we have just advanced these resolutions in honor of our friend, our colleague, and truly an incredible gentleman and statesman, Senator Daniel…

I agree these are two great fisheries and economic drivers of our thriving seafood industry. I have a question about Section 307 of H.R. 2838, which I understand is intended to clarify longstanding restrictions that have applied with…

the bill we have before us, the Defense authorization bill, we all recognize as a pretty special bill. Every year for the past 51 years Congress has sent to the President a Defense authorization bill which has been bipartisan in nature…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Reed). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have the honor today to recognize three great Americans who valiantly risked their lives in the service of their country. SMSgt Christopher Widener, MSgt Brandon Stuemke, and SSgt Aaron Parcha are members of the Air National Guard from…