Mark Pryor

I think we have about 400,000 Arkansans who do not have access to rural broadband.

So, it may impact other priority areas.

I hope we do--that you will have an ongoing role, but, at some point, obviously, resources have to be a consideration for you.

Thank you all for your leadership on this.

I absolutely do share that concern.

I thank my Senate colleague from California for her remarks and also want to finish one point she was making there at the end. But before I do, Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the final 20 minutes prior to the vote be equally…

I want to thank Senator Boxer for her comments on balancing the budget. One of the things we need to understand is that we can do this. It was not that long ago when President Clinton was elected and he focused on balancing the budget. He…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

One of the things that you mentioned in your testimony is 'low health literacy' in the U.S.

Seems to me that it's--that's a good way to go.

These are low-income people. It is the least of these that are going to take the brunt of these cuts if we can't get our act together here in Washington.

The bottom line is, this is bad for the U.S. economy.

Has OMB done a study or analysis of the overall adverse impact to the U.S. economy?

Sequestration is going to be very disruptive to our food supply and the food chain that we have in this country.

I do not want to bring up a touchy subject, but let me go ahead and do it: Your legal authority for ending Saturday delivery.

It is the best, and we do not like that genetically engineered Frankenfish either.

Alaska is very unique, and I think you experienced a long flight.

Congress must act to allow the Postal Service the authority to determine delivery frequency.

universal service includes getting mail to everywhere.

I never want to go further than an answer that is positive.

Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating storm to hit the northeast United States in recorded history. Rebuilding after the storm will be a formidable challenge and this aid bill will go a long way towards meeting that challenge. When…

I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 7:15 p.m. today, and that all provisions of the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

I wish to thank Senator Levin and Senator Alexander for their kind comments about me. The Senator from Tennessee and I came to the U.S. Senate at the same time. That was 10 years ago. One of the things I think everyone would agree with is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Nelson- Hutchison substitute amendment which is at the desk be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action…

I ask unanimous consent that the title amendment with respect to H.R. 8, which is at the desk, be agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 3450) was agreed to, as follows: Amended the title…