Mr. President, first I want to add my voice of condolence to that of Senator Murray's and say to the Navy family how heavy our hearts are and that I stand ready, any minute, any hour, any second, to work with my colleagues to make sure…

I object and I would like to explain why, if that would be appropriate for the next 2 minutes--if I could? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator may proceed.

The Republicans had quite a few on their side speak. The Republicans had three speakers--one right after the other--so now we are going to have three speakers, and then it goes back to Senator Inhofe.

Madam President, I would like to recognize Ariel Rios, a man who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our country and who is being honored today at a special dedication ceremony here in Washington, DC. On September 10, the Bureau…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 20 minutes at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, today there are hopeful signs that the international community will act to secure Syria's chemical weapons which have caused so much pain and so much suffering, including the suffering of little infants and children. A…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that time during all the quorum calls be charged equally to both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the time until 5 p.m. be equally divided and controlled between the two leaders or their designees, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Thank you, Chairman Murray and Chairman Mikulski, for explaining that this legislation will allow California high-speed rail to move forward.

I also share the concerns expressed by Senator Feinstein, and I would also like to reiterate that the people of California voted to fund this project. The California State Legislature voted to fund this project, and the Department of…

Madam President, I wish to pay tribute to an incredible woman--former Congresswoman and Ambassador Lindy Boggs--who was a trailblazer for women and a passionate advocate for the people of Louisiana and people across the country who too…

Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote and lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. ____________________