I rise today to recognize Mr. Michael Davidson, the former General Counsel of the Select Committee on Intelligence, for his long and distinguished service to the U.S. Senate. Mike quietly retired from the U.S. Senate for the second time on…

as chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, I am pleased to release a report today outlining key steps that the United States can take to assist our friends in Central America as they try to reduce escalating…

I'd like to particularly recognize Senator Snowe. She was the drafter of the provision creating this position and the driving force behind it.

The reason to have a community-wide Inspector General is similar to the reason to have a Director of National Intelligence.

I want to congratulate you on this nomination. I had the pleasure to meet with you, as I'm sure other Members have as well, and know that you are superbly qualified for this job.

I rise to introduce a resolution designating October 2011 as National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month with my colleagues and friends, Senators Charles Grassley, Richard Blumenthal, Sheldon Whitehouse, Dick Durbin, Jay Rockefeller, Joe…

I rise today to express my support for the joint resolution to renew the import ban on Burma for another year. I am proud to be joined in this effort once again by Senator McConnell, a true champion for democracy, human rights and the rule…

I rise today in support of Senator Coburn's amendment to prevent the diversion of patent and trademark fees to other purposes. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this amendment. I believe this amendment is critical for this bill to have the…

I rise today to pay tribute to GEN James E. Cartwright, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who will retire tomorrow after 40 years of distinguished service to his country. General Cartwright is one of America's most respected…

Two companies have over 80 percent of all of the market in Iowa, and in some places in Iowa only one company, United Health Care.

the Senate Intelligence Committee just approved the nomination of Mr. Matthew Olsen to be the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, known as NCTC, by a unanimous voice vote. The distinguished vice chairman of the Intelligence…

We have a problem that's out of control, and we have a lot of people suffering for it.

I think this is a major step forward, Mr. Chairman.

This one really cries out for watching and for taking action to see that premium rates are truly justified.

I have, for a number of years now, been concerned about the affordability of health insurance.

I ask unanimous consent that the two fellows in Senator Rockefeller's office, Dale Orth and Janice Phillips, be granted floor privileges during consideration of S. 123. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

there were 2 months of negotiations with the Vice President, and Majority Leader Cantor walked out. There were negotiations with the President and Speaker Boehner, and the Speaker walked out. House Republicans do not like Simpson-Bowles…

I rise today to introduce the Asia- South Pacific Trade Preferences Act to help some of the world's poorest countries sustain vital export industries and promote economic growth and political stability. This legislation will provide duty…

I have served in this body for 19 years, and I will say I have never been more dismayed, more concerned, or more frustrated than I have been these past few days. Every day it gets a little bit worse because day by day our country grows…

counterterrorism is extraordinarily important. It is vital to the protection of the homeland.

One of NCTC's statutory responsibilities is to conduct strategic operational planning for counterterrorism activities and integrate all of the instruments of national power.

I cannot imagine a more thankless task than being Director of the policy Committee of which you were Director.

I really think this is a very important matter that we're able to do that.

Despite counterterrorism pressure against al-Qa'ida in Pakistan, including the successful strike against Usama bin Ladin in Abbottabad, the group remains dangerous and vengeful.

I'm still very concerned about the possibility of terrorist attacks against the United States.