Global piracy is an enormously difficult thing that is draining billions of dollars of resources.

I'm grateful for your service and appreciate the direction you're taking the Department.

I think will help contribute to the role that I also view this committee as having a central place to play in, which is sustaining America's leading role in innovation.

I am grateful for the opportunity to join you.

the best way for us to honor both their sacrifice and the investment of over a trillion dollars, here, is to plan adequately for the transition and, hopefully, for a stable and secure ally in Iraq.

Thank you for convening this important hearing on the transition from a military-led to a civilian-led role for the United States in Iraq, going forward.

Mr. President, I rise to speak for the first time in this Chamber as a Senator. It is an honor to do so. Already, after my service at the end of the 111st Congress, I am keenly aware of the impressive array of skills brought to this place…

One of my concerns is that should there be some agreement that leads to recisions of financing or funding for projects like that, that there be particular attention given to that.

I support high-speed rail because I believe it is good for America.

I think all of us agree that we are in a debt and deficit crisis and one that I would welcome your elucidating a little bit further just what the consequences would be for, as you put it, Senator, the little guy.

High-speed rail... has value for America, and we are all part of Team America.