Thank you, Senator Kohl, and thank you for again having a very, very informative and useful hearing.

the Federal Government, it seems to me, has an obligation to taxpayers and seniors to take advantage of competition where it exists, or enhance it where it should be more robust in order to achieve those savings.

And so I think my question is: How do we prepare the courts, the law enforcement professionals, and others who are involved in this system for dealing with those individuals who may be within their jurisdiction and they may not fully…

I am very much involved in trying to work on behalf of veterans and particularly those whom you know firsthand have been injured in these last 10 years of war.

Well, I think changing the culture is critical, but you do need--as Dr. Phil said, you need a forum.

Well, again, I look forward to working with you all. I apologize that I have been in and out because of the votes and other commitments, but I really appreciate your being here today, and thank you to the Chairman for having this very…

Thank you all for being here and for giving us the very substantial, varied insights that you bring to this subject.

I could not agree more with Senator Franken, and we have seen it in the State of Connecticut with the shelters that we have.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Subcommittee on Security and International Trade and Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety of the committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Dirksen 406 to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``FDIC: Deposit Insurance, Consumer…

I ask unanimous consent that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on…

On my way here, Mr. President, I had the great pleasure of running into the Redway family, a few minutes ago, visiting from the State of Connecticut. Jack Redway is a former public servant in the State, and he is here with his wife Sue and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing on S. 1262, the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., to hold a Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs subcommittee…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Court, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Connecticut is recognized.

And I would request that the task force provide the Committee with a position on that issue.

I really want to commend your efforts in this area.

These crimes are more than just superficial or passing in their impact. They are enduring because they go to the core of what people trust.

In my view, the trends that we have seen lately in the markets cannot be explained solely by supply and demand.

I am aware, as we all are, of the state attorney general negotiations, but I am not aware of any Department of Justice investigation concerning potential criminal charges.

I welcomed and applauded the decision to create the oil and gas price fraud working group within your task force.

I believe strongly that we should have those limits as soon as possible.