the real risk we face is letting others draw boundaries, set rules, and advance their economic interests without the United States having a seat at the table.

Secretary Panetta said clearly at the last hearing we never give up our right to self-defense.

If the United States did not contest an excessive claim through either routine or special freedom of navigation operations, are we at some risk that that would set a new precedent?

I rise today in strong support of the bipartisan legislation to which the Senate will move to reauthorize the Food and Drug Administration user fees and critical programs to ensure Americans have access to safe and effective medications…

In closing, I will just say that the economics of this legislation are simple, but, as Senator Alexander and I recognize, any step toward immigration reform is complicated. Making it easier for foreign-born, American-educated innovators to…

I thank very much Senator Alexander. I cannot think of a better person to partner with, to seek advice and guidance and leadership from, on the issue of STEM immigration and education reform than Senator Alexander, a national leader on…

We believe that Delaware's experience is a success, but not unique.

A national Clean Energy Standard (CES) provides predictability for consumers and manufacturers alike.

The Federal Government that funded the large scale deployment that led to commercial aviation.

I rise to join my colleague, Senator Alexander, in briefly making reference to a bill which we introduced today and which we will speak about in more detail on the Senate floor tomorrow. At the moment, the Senate is engaged in an important…

there are many different examples where Federal investment helped drive forward the adoption of new technologies.

It's the Federal Government that funded the research that led to the Internet.