I thank Senator Conrad. He is always gracious and compelling, and I appreciate the strong case he made for his point of view. I rise as I did yesterday, and I will continue to do so, to highlight why it is so important that we extend the…

before I talk about the production tax credit which brought me to the floor, I wish to associate myself with the leader's remarks. I have the great privilege to sit on the Armed Services Committee and the Intelligence Committee. The leader…

I rise tonight to recognize the 125th anniversary of United Way and honor their extraordinary achievements since their founding 125 years ago in Denver, CO. In 1887, a Denver woman along with local religious leaders recognized the need for…

today I am submitting a resolution concerning water in the State of Colorado. This resolution recognizes the importance of water to the State of Colorado and the contributions of many of the organizations that have innovated and cooperated…

I rise today in support of a pretty common sense goal--getting more kids outside and engaged in the great outdoors. In America today, I am sad to say that one in three children are overweight or obese. Kids between the ages of 8 and 18…

I really do believe Colorado presents a great example of what could be if we, nationally, embraced something like a Clean Energy Standard.

I would argue in fact we felt less the effect of this great recession because of our energy sector's capacity to innovate, create jobs and provide power that's less and less expensive.

A Clean Energy Standard, one that sets a clear pathway for several decades, would bring not just capital, but American ingenuity, American know how to the table.

the Senator from Louisiana has the right intentions, but this amendment would truly be a vote against U.S. jobs and manufacturing. It would wrongly target renewable energy manufacturing, and it would threaten millions of dollars in the…

In 2010, Senator Mark Udall wrote the USDA Secretary Vilsack requesting that the Forest Service conduct a full review of the Mountain Pine Beetle outbreak.

let me associate myself with the remarks of my colleague from the State of Washington, Ms. Cantwell. I heard the Republican leader talk about a progrowth agenda. There is nothing more progrowth than exporting American goods and services…

today I wish to speak on behalf of my colleagues and a grateful Nation as we welcome to the Nation's capital the 122 men and women of Honor Flight Northern Colorado. Together, they represent soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines from…

I rise, as do my Democratic colleagues and quite a few of my Republican colleagues, in support of the Violence Against Women Act. My remarks will extend beyond the time we have left, so I will ask the Chair to advise me when 2 minutes have…

I rise with Senators Cornyn, Menendez, Bingaman, Reid, Bennet, Stabenow, Akaka, Feinstein, and Hutchison to submit a resolution commemorating Cinco de Mayo. We all love Cinco de Mayo for the food and festivities that we have grown so…

the Violence Against Women Act--known as VAWA--has been in effect for 18 years and it has saved lives and strengthened families all over the country. I speak as a Coloradoan, and I will cite statistics that will point to the concrete…

I thank the Chair. These resources have literally saved the lives of women from Durango to Craig and from Pueblo to Denver, and I wish to commend all the important organizations in my State that make it all possible. The great news is that…

My bill would give the States greater flexibility over the Federal law than they already receive from the PR.

This bill helps those paying into the system, which are primarily sportsmen, get a better return on their investment.

I have introduced the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act.

I come to the floor today to speak in honor of Senator Barbara Mikulski. I join my colleagues in recognizing her for becoming the longest serving female Member of Congress in our Nation's history. I know Senator Mikulski is more interested…

That is that we ought to be realistic as policymakers here in Washington that if we're going to squeeze Iran, that we're going to see a risk premium then build into international oil markets.

Wilderness is one of our State's great economic engines.

We would especially like to thank Senator Udall for his long-standing dedication to land protection.

As Senator Baucus so compellingly pointed out, the out of doors is an important part of our way of life.

The 2011 National Strategy for Counterterrorism reflects an evolution in our understanding of the terrorist threat.