I am pleased to introduce, together with Senator Snowe, legislation today to protect one of Americans' most valuable but vulnerable assets: Social Security numbers. The Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act would protect…

I rise today to introduce the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2011. Introducing this bill today is bittersweet. As my colleagues know, we have been working to pass this bill for almost a decade now. But for all…

I thank the Senator from Oklahoma. I think everybody in this body now knows that I am strongly for this measure. Unfortunately, I think it has created a lot of feelings that really do not work to the benefit of this body. It is my…

--so that we could try and see if we can work something out with Senators Klobuchar and Thune. I would implore him once again, I think for the best interests of our body as a whole, both sides, we ought to take the time to try to work it…

I rise today in support of the Ethanol Subsidy and Tariff Repeal Act, which Senator Coburn has offered and I have cosponsored, along with Senators Burr, Cardin, Collins, Corker, Lieberman, Risch, Shaheen, Toomey, and Webb. I know the fact…

I question our financial relationship with Pakistan and their commitment to our partnership.

I would ask unanimous consent for a couple of seconds more. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today in opposition to Senator Tester's amendment on debit card swipe fees. Like many of my colleagues, I have received countless letters on this issue, from consumers, financial institutions, retailers, labor unions, and other…

I am very pleased that the Senate will be passing the fiscal year 2011 intelligence authorization bill today. This is now the second year in a row that we have been able to pass an authorization bill, after 6 years without doing so. The…

I rise today to join my colleague, Senator Scott Brown, in submitting a resolution that expresses the regret of the U.S. Senate for the passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese immigrants. These laws are no longer in effect today…

I wish to thank both Senator Wyden and Senator Udall for their comments. We did have a meeting last night. We did discuss this thoroughly. The decision was that we would enter into this colloquy, so I will begin it, if I may. These…

I thank my colleagues very much. I believe this concludes our colloquy. I thank the Acting President pro tempore, and we yield the floor.

I rise again today with my friend and colleague from Kentucky, Senator McConnell, to submit the joint resolution to renew the import ban on Burma for another year. We are proud to be joined in this effort by two champions for democracy…

if I may respond, I have agreed that these are important issues and that the Intelligence Committee, which is charged with carrying out oversight over the 16 various intelligence agencies of what is called the intelligence community…

I rise to discuss the devastating impact that the House Republican budget would have on seniors, women, children, and families nationwide. On April 15, 2011, House Republicans passed H. Con. Res. 34, Chairman Ryan's budget. Under the guise…

as Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I wish to point out that as of Friday, there are three provisions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act which are going to expire. Those three provisions are something called roving…

let me point out there are no recent cases of abuse of these authorities. The oversight system in place is working well, I believe, to ensure they will not be misused in the future. Other Senators may come to this floor and talk about…

We are gratified to have strong bipartisan support for the bill from Members of Congress from Arizona, California and Nevada, including Senators.

What is interesting to me is how much things have changed on this committee--and we have a new Presiding Officer who also is on the committee--since before the Presiding Officer came on, when we would look at a person's personal record…

I have been on the Judiciary Committee for 18 years. I have never heard a harsher statement about a brilliant young man than I have just heard. During those 18 years, I have seen the standards for appointment change rather dramatically. I…

I ask unanimous consent I might be given permission to speak for one-half hour. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

It is our duty to protect these lands for all Americans and allow for safe, uninhibited access to our Nation's treasures.

I come from earthquake country, know what you have gone through constantly, and how hard it has been.

It is clear that DOE and the Congress will have to make some joint, painful decisions and focus the limited resources that we have on the highest priorities.

I am very pleased to see that the SunShot Initiative will include the photovoltaic manufacturing initiative.