I think the President's budget has a lot to commend it.

Further deficit reduction is absolutely critical.

I want to clarify I said over and over, there is no such thing as free trade. It's rules-base free trade.

I have consistently voted against proposals that would dismantle Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.

We view it with respect to this and just about any other commodity.

policymakers should aspirationally rely on the best quality information, on objective material, and on metrics that allow making the best decision in a public policy process.

I'm excited that this first energy committee hearing is focusing on such a basic question about how we embrace the broad energy future in front of us.

a budget is a statement of priorities and values, and in my view, the President's budget is an important contribution to our ongoing conversation.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Baldwin). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Delaware is recognized. (The remarks of Mr. Coons pertaining to the…

each and every day the folks I represent in Delaware ask me why doesn't the Senate, why doesn't the Congress focus on jobs and focus on getting our economy moving again instead of what seem to be endless partisan struggles over secondary…

We as a Committee are wrestling here today and we as a country are wrestling with how to respond appropriately and effectively to a whole string of horrific shootings.

One of the most important things, I think, is for us to get our facts right.