I am very pleased to introduce today a bill to strike the law commonly known as DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act. I want to thank my cosponsors--Senators Leahy, Gillibrand, Kerry, Boxer, Coons, Wyden, Lautenberg, Blumenthal, Merkley…

I remain particularly concerned about the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in food containers, particularly those used to provide food and beverages to infants and children.

While both the Navy and the Marine Corps numbers seem to have decreased, one suicide is one too many.

I rise to introduce the Federal Judicial Fairness Act of 2011. I want to thank Senator Hatch, as well as Senators Leahy, Graham, Reid, Lee, Inouye, Bingaman, Lieberman, and Kerry, for working with me as cosponsors of this important bill…

I have introduced legislation, with my colleague Senator Webb, to repeal corn ethanol subsidies and reduce ethanol tariffs. This legislation has two major provisions. First, it repeals the 45 cent per gallon corn ethanol blender…

I rise today with my friend and colleague from Vermont, Senator Leahy, and 20 co-sponsors to introduce the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2011. Cluster munitions are large bombs, rockets, or artillery shells that contain up…

I rise today on behalf of myself and Senator Boxer to introduce the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act. This legislation is an important step in preserving the legacy of the Army's first all-black infantry and cavalry units…

I remain particularly concerned about the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in food containers, particularly those used to provide food and beverages to infants and children.

I am convinced that there is no greater threat to Mexican drug traffickers than extradition to the United States.

That doesn't make sense to me.

Will you ensure that USDA includes all of these considerations and potential impacts in its analysis and review of proposals for dairy policy reform?

Federal dairy programs must be reformed.

If these scope issues delay obligations, FRA will reach out to Senator Feinstein and the California congressional delegation.

I somehow wonder how biologists come up with these opinions that really don't stand the test of scrutiny.

I hope that comes out of this effort.

Seven smelt could stop the pumps. Smelts are smaller than the size of a finger.

Thank you very much. And Mr. Secretary, congratulations on your nomination. We look forward to that confirmation and see you going on to great new heights.

I welcomed the President, even though he was critical of the Congress, in his statement that we would not be able to pursue trials of these terrorists on American soil.

I rise today to introduce legislation to remove the encumbrances from land patents for a dam project that will never be built. This will enable the current owner of the land to sell or bequeath his land more easily. Donald Smith and his…

As of today, there is close to $1 billion in funding for California projects that has yet to be obligated.

I don't think it is in the security interests of U.S. citizens to have these people on our soil where there could be attacks to try to free them or other issues.

I have come to have considerable question about the biologic science, two cases in Interior and one in yours.

I think we need to work with the local and State governments in terms of, how do we move that water...

I think that many in the Congress hope that you will not be pursuing that further.

I come to the floor today as a Senator from California to speak about how damaging I believe the House continuing resolution would be for the people and economy of my State. I would first like to begin by expressing my approval that…