Thank you very much for your leadership.

Holmes had Watson, Mat Dillon had Chester, even Andy had Barney; for the past 20 years, I have had Bob Russell. Bob has long been a trusted friend, and for the past 7 years he has been my great chief of staff, providing valuable counsel…

I rise today with Senator Cardin to introduce the Nanotechnology Safety Act of 2010 which will authorize a program of scientific investigation by the Food and Drug Administration on nanotechnology-based medical and health products…

I am absolutely satisfied that Judge Price Marshall has more than met that standard.

I take the Senate's role of advice and consent on lifetime judicial appointments very seriously.

I evaluate judicial nominees based on their skills, their experience, and ability to understand and apply established precedent.

I would like to say something just on a personal note.

A significant expansion of the FTC's rulemaking and enforcement authority could essentially create powerful new policy.

One of the simplest and most effective defenses against this insidious killer is the installation of a carbon monoxide alarm in the home.

I have a 9-year-old. It's an unthinkable thought to lose a child.

So, realistically, we're not going to be able to get it done in the next week.

Thank you very much for your preparation and, for those of you who traveled--those of you--we appreciate you very much.