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Last November the Interior Department's Solicitors office issued a memorandum known as the 'M Opinion' which stated that railroad companies lack authority to permit activities along their right-of-way unless the projects directly benefit…

I thank my friend and colleague, the distinguished chair of the committee, for her work in managing this bill. This is a huge bill. It has many titles. It is a complex bill. It is a totally vital bill. Both on this floor and off this…

let me describe what happened in 2008 in Chatsworth, CA. On September 12, 2008, Metrolink commuter train 111, carrying more than 200 people, departed the Chatsworth train station about 4:20 p.m. Heading west, the commuter train ran through…

today I have submitted an amendment to the pending surface transportation reauthorization bill. Community colleges are a critical source of education and job training for many individuals. Nationwide, we have 1,655 community colleges…

I rise to introduce the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012, which will improve the sharing of cyber threat and cybersecurity information in the private sector and with the federal government. We all know that the cyber threat is…

today I have filed Amendment No. 1536 to the pending surface transportation reauthorization bill. This amendment is also supported by Senator Boxer. This amendment would change the railcar procurement rules to allow transit systems to…

I rise to speak on behalf of the nomination of magistrate judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo to the position of district judge for the Southern District of California. Judge Bencivengo will fill a judicial emergency vacancy in a judicial district…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk called the roll.

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 7 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Let me tell everyone a little about Judge Bencivengo. She is a consensus nominee who was approved by the Judiciary Committee by a voice vote. That does not often happen. There was no objection from any colleague on any side of the aisle…

I would like to briefly respond to Senator Lee's comments. I understand the reasons for which he is opposing this nominee. I would again point out that, in my opinion, based on what I heard the distinguished Senator say, it has nothing to…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Shall the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Cathy Ann Bencivengo…

I rise to discuss the continued attacks on the rights of women to control their own reproductive choices. Women should have access to comprehensive reproductive care and should be able to decide for themselves how to use that care. Here is…

I rise today with Senators Lieberman, Rubio, Boxer, Durbin, McCain, Webb, and Mark Udall to submit a resolution expressing our deep concern about the current situation in Tibet and our steadfast support for the Tibetan people. Once again…

I rise today to join my colleagues in marking the 2-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United. I want to express my support for legislation to reverse the harmful impact of this decision and restore…

In accordance with a Status of Forces Agreement, by the end of calendar year 2011, all US military servicemembers will leave Iraq.

I rise to introduce the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011, which is cosponsored by Senator Boxer. This legislation is very simple. It directs the Federal Aviation Administration to develop and enforce regulations…

I rise today to introduce legislation that will help stop criminals from exploiting the Internet to illegally sell prescription drugs. I am pleased to be joined in this effort by Senator Sessions, Senator Schumer, and Senator Cornyn. I…

I thank the Senator from Illinois for his very eloquent remarks; also, the Senator from Colorado, Mr. Udall, whom I had the pleasure of hearing from my office. I think they have encapsulated the situation we find ourselves in very well…

This is important. We spent about half a day on this floor discussing this with Senator Levin, with Senator McCain, in the cloakroom with Senators Lee and Paul, as well as with a whole host of staff both from the Armed Services Committee…

I am very pleased to rise today in support of the Senate's passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2012. I understand that the House of Representatives intends to consider this legislation on the suspension calendar…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Georgia.

I have never asked you, at least, for your view on this. Could you talk a little bit about this and why you believe that this flexibility is so important?

I think the FBI is very fortunate to have your leadership. You have always been a straight shooter.