tomorrow the President of the United States will address the Nation on the 90-day anniversary of the passage of health care reform, so I have come to the floor at this time to discuss an omission from the health care bill, and that…

I rise today to urge the confirmation of Ms. Leslie Ireland, the President's nominee to be the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Intelligence and Analysis. This is an individual who is well qualified, nominated to an important…

I rise to express my strong support for the nomination of California Superior Court Judge Josephine Staton Tucker to sit on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Judge Tucker brings a wealth of relevant experience…

It is NOT the way Senator Feinstein developed her California Desert Wilderness and National Monument bill.

I am very concerned that the Taliban is on its way to becoming a narco-cartel.

I think it is extraordinarily important that we find a way that our top flag officers can communicate with their counterparts.

Has your Department conducted this analysis and assessed the viability of expanding the joint operation of firefighting C-130 Js?

I think there is the opportunity to consider where we go if this across-the-strait situation is stable.

This measure, I believe, sets a dangerous precedent by invalidating the endangerment finding on greenhouse gas pollution. I strongly oppose it. I wish to make the public health argument. What is an ``endangerment finding''? Simply put, it…

today I wish to recognize Donald C. Stone, who is one of the most experienced members on the staff of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence who has brought unique skills to the committee during his tenure. Friday, June 11 will mark…

I rise to express my strong support for the nomination of California Superior Court Judge Lucy Koh to be a U.S. district judge for the Northern District of California. Judge Koh is a well-respected lawyer and judge in California. Over the…

I rise in opposition to Amendment No. 4253, which would prevent the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from enforcing its lead paint renovation rule. As we all know, lead poisoning can lead to learning and behavioral disorders so it is…

If there is another beginning like a Station Fire start, can you get a tanker or a helicopter at night?

I fully support the moratorium and hope you do reimpose it as quickly as possible.

I feel strongly it is important to separate out within the organization those who are involved in leasing the resource and those who are involved in bringing in...

We are beginning to do that. We have not set a date for the markup yet, but the work is now beginning.

According to the documentation you provided my staff in preparation for this hearing, no aircraft actually flew over the fire on the night of August 26.

According to the documentation, again provided to the subcommittee, personnel at the fire requested three air tankers and a helicopter to be flying over the fire by 7 in the morning of August 27.

I think the point I want to make is that this is a real priority, and we're going to continue to do our level best within our allocation.

I trust that will be the case when the Santa Anas are blowing this year.

The conclusion in the review that was undertaken, that essentially you can't conclude it would have made a difference if you had used night-time craft...

I am concerned that the meager increase in appropriations that the administration has requested for fiscal year 2011 will not be inadequate to address the challenges the MMS faces, especially this need for increased inspectors and training.

We know that we have problems and we know this is difficult because this is without precedent.

We have asked for a significant increase in the number of inspectors even in these tough budget times in the last 2 years.

We have to do better.