Is it fair to interpret that answer as 'yes'?

I think a recognition that this is a different era and that all of these nuclear weapons, and the size of them, and the numbers of them, really do present jeopardy to both countries' in the long term.

I think that's correct.

I'm afraid, may be degraded.

a lot of these companies have bought other companies, and now we're in these huge, huge for-profit companies

I regret that we have ended up where we are today.

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…

Without further legislative action, I am concerned that health insurance companies will continue to do what they have done for far too long: put their profits ahead of people.

President Obama said premiums for American families would decrease by $2,500 if we enacted health care reform.

I find this unbelievable. Imagine the typical family, or individual, trying to find the money to pay another 39 percent for health care coverage--especially during these difficult economic times, with so much uncertainty.

I come to the floor to support the nomination of Dr. Lael Brainard to be the next Under Secretary of the Treasury for International Affairs. I found her to be very incisive and bright. Additionally, in the course of her work at the…

Health insurance is also vital for life. It too should be strictly regulated so that people can afford this basic need.

The bill would have allowed small businesses to pool their purchasing power and cross State lines to buy less expensive coverage.

There is no need for Federal involvement in States with insurance commissioners that are protecting consumers.

Birds are not only beautiful and interesting creatures eagerly welcomed by millions of Americans into their backyard every year; bird watching is also a big business.

I absolutely do not support racial quotas. In my writings, I think I've made very clear that I believe they are unconstitutional.

I would also add that Judge Eagles has presided over at least 500 trials, has heard hundreds of civil and criminal motions, and has been unanimously rated 'Well Qualified' by the American Bar Association.

I would like to submit to the record a list of 24 court nominees confirmed under the Bush administration who had no prior experience as a judge.

But I feel I should point out that this hearing has already been delayed twice.

Absolutely, I would, Senator.

you are all going to the Federal trial court and it's where the rubber hits the road, and it's where people come in and petition.

So the question was, did she have redress? The court ruled no, and we changed that to change the law.

I cannot, in my time on this Committee, remember anybody quite so young that has done so much.

I have the highest regard for Justice Alito's intellect and his career as a lawyer.

Thank you very much. My time is up.