I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Thanks to our President and the brave military forces, we know that justice was served on bin Laden.

We ought to get--stop this--the combat forces, and concentrate on the other ways.

We're going there to get Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda.

We went in there because of the horrific attacks on September 11.

He wasn't just a figurehead, he plotted and planned to come up with ideas about targets, et cetera.

today I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to two dedicated Navy officers who were tragically killed in a training accident in my home State of California. LT Matthew Ira Lowe and LT Nathan Hollingsworth Williams died on April…

For every dollar we spend, we save three.

I'm proud that you're--you've joined with me and Senator Cantwell to sponsor the Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011.

My state is no stranger to natural disasters. Californians understand that it is a matter of when--not if--the next major earthquake will strike.

I think it's very serious. Because, when you say they've been evaluated, they have not done the 3D evaluation that needs to be done.

We have two nuclear powerplants in our state that are located on or adjacent to fault lines that are very dangerous.

I thank Senator Leahy for his eloquent statement he made about the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden and the impact and the need for us to come together as one Nation. Mr. President, almost 10 years ago after the horrific attacks of…

This is a wise investment of Federal funds. Not only does it save lives, but the Congressional Budget Office estimates that for every dollar invested in disaster mitigation, three are saved by reducing future damages.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Kevin Hunter Sharp, of Tennessee, to be United States…

One of my plants, Mr. Chairman, has 7 million people living within 50 miles.

To address these threats, we must invest in programs that minimize risks and mitigate damages so our communities can better withstand these types of natural disasters.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an exective business meeting. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on finance

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on foreign relations

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``Assessing the FY 2012 Budget for Africa. The PRESIDING…

I am so amazed that the lies that have been stated about Planned Parenthood on this floor have been repeated again and again. You know, it gets pretty bad when you are so outrageous that Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart start to look at…

I rise today to recognize the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide--a tragedy that has left a dark stain on the collective conscience of mankind. What has made this tragedy even more painful--particularly for the Armenian people--is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled, ``Federal Regulation: How Best to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 14, 2011, at 2:15 p.m., in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…