I ask unanimous consent to speak in general debate as to H.R. 5949 and that my time in so speaking be charged against Senator Wyden. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

in this dangerous world, we have an obligation to give our intelligence community the tools and the resources they need to keep us safe. But we also have a fundamental obligation--just as great, I believe--to protect the civil liberties of…

this has been a hard week in the Senate as we have said goodbye. As we have just seen in the remarks of the majority leader, retirements are very difficult. Parting with the company of honored and treasured colleagues in the Senate is as…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Daniel K. Inouye

I rise today with a heavy heart. When we first heard of the horrific shooting in Newtown, CT, on Friday, it was impossible for me not to react, not just as a Senator but as a parent, as a father. And as my wife and I spent the weekend…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for a period of up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Newtown, Connecticut Tragedy

one of the best things about a good day in the Senate is when we get a chance to visit with friends from home. Earlier today, I had a chance to visit with the Hopkins family. They run a small business in Delaware. And I have had the great…

I wish to commend Senator Murray before she leaves the floor for her tireless dedication to America's Armed Forces, for her commitment to our veterans and her passion for addressing their very real and very human needs, and for bringing…

I rise today to join with my colleague, Senator Paul, to discuss the life and work of an exceptional American, Dr. Sandy Greenberg, who is here with us today, along with his wife Sue and his sister Brenda. Sandy, in my view, is an honorary…

I know of no further debate on this measure and ask that the bill be read for a third time and that the Senate proceed to a vote. The amendment was ordered to be engrossed and the bill read a third time. The bill was read the third time…

I thank Senator Paul. I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my colleague from Kentucky. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank, Senator Paul. I, like the Senator, am confident that some great good will come out of this bold vision, out of this clear initiative. As we look forward at the health care debates that have raged throughout this Chamber and this…