That tells you the system is broken.

the debt is the biggest security risk to this country.

I do not think we can move forward in any practical way without the Members of the U.S. Congress being witting and understanding of the intent of the actions we propose.

If confirmed, I will ensure that the Corps continues to work with stakeholders to meet those challenges.

If confirmed, I will continue to press for ways to perform the mission in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Mr. Kendall, how many hours, in reality, did it take to produce this five-page report and why was it so late?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you very much.

I am down here to speak in favor of the FAA reauthorization conference report that the Senate will vote on shortly. I thank Chairman Rockefeller and Senator Hutchison for their great work on this piece of legislation--a long time coming…

I wish to recognize February as Black History Month. Each February our Nation focuses on the contributions African Americans have made in shaping our Nation. This year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History has…

Thank you, Mr. President. I also enjoyed this debate. I agree with Senator Brown. It is a form they already fill out now. We just have to add one other line. It is not complicated. I think it is a good idea. I will leave it at that. I ask…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana.

The STOP Act is the Stop the Outrageous Pay for Fannie and Freddie Act, the bill Senator Thune and I introduced this morning. Our bill comes in the aftermath of a series of events that began last November when reports surfaced that the…

I know there has been some discussion. Today we are talking about the STOCK Act. I know there has been some back and forth on what is the appropriate time when people should notify the public. I just hope at the end of the day our body is…

I thank the Senator. One quick comment. Imagine the folks from Alaska who want to get a copy of a report. They have to find somebody in DC to go to a clerk and get a copy and send it over, and now, if this passes, they can go online from…

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, William Mowitt, a fellow in my office, during the pendency of the 112th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Before I speak on my formal comments, I just want to say one thing. I know the Senator from New York was here a little bit ago talking about the STOCK Act. She made an incredible presentation to us in the Homeland Security and Government…

I seek to speak on the floor to speak of my residence of Alaska, a State that constantly overcomes adversity in its tough winters. This year has been an especially tough winter. Alaska's history is marked by stories of people coming…

implementing the Affordable Care Act eclipsed things.

first I want to comment on the work the Senator from Vermont has done with regard to the Guard. It affects us in Alaska a great deal, and I want to thank him for all of the hard work he has done. In regard to the nomination today, again…

I come to the floor to first say ``thank you'' to my colleagues for supporting an incredible judge, but I also come to the floor today to mark an anniversary. December 18, 2011, marks the 40th anniversary of a truly historic date for the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 7 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I think this--for us at least, and for the Senate--to have a review of this issue and the process, which is now becoming really a part of the equation.

Specifically, I have called upon the FDA to halt their approval process until the agency of Congress establishes a transparent and comprehensive review process for genetically engineered animals.

Yes, let me hold on. I'm going to come back to the NOAA thing for all the folks here, and fisheries.