I would have us keep in mind the millions of people over the years who have actually lost coverage.

No. 3, just look at everything we do and say across the Federal Government how do we get better results for less money for everything we do.

I am somewhat confused after reading this, and I do not understand the engagement.

I need you to demand accountability.

No. 2, tax reform that eliminates a number of our tax expenditures.

We need to do our dead level best every day to ensure that those number of empty chairs, people that are not around because of a tragedy like the ones I have just mentioned, keep them in mind, keep their families in mind and let that just…

No. 1, entitlement reform that saves money, saves the programs, does not savage old people or poor people;

I think there are three things we ought to do for deficit reduction, at least this makes it really simple:

Trust, but verify. Well said.

I want to pivot a little bit here and just say as a defense contractor with a valid Department of Defense ID card, Aaron Alexis was allowed access to the Washington Navy Yard, as we know.

I say to the Presiding Officer, former Governor Manchin, I wish to follow on the comments we just heard from Senator Portman, who, as he said, served in two administrations--in one of them as OMB Director, in the other as Trade…

If we had access, we believe that total exports would be $600 million, making them the third-largest market.

We need to have the ability to swiftly come in behind them with our own agreement.

I think, when one is negotiating, it is important to empower the people at the table to make the tradeoffs that are in the best interest of the country.

I think that anybody would say the best argument against it would be the lack of collaboration and participation from large groups of people.

while Senator Chiesa is still on the floor, I want to take a moment to say to him how much we have enjoyed getting to know him, work with him, and come away with a wonderful--not just a first impression but a lasting impression. Governor…

We export about 20 to 25 percent of the poultry that we raise.

As many of us recall, on October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall in my part of the United States. Its impacts up and down the east coast were devastating and heartbreaking. New York, New Jersey, and parts of New England were hit…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Superstorm Sandy

Republicans need to embrace tax reform that provides some certainty and predictability for businesses and for investors in this country, but at the same time, generates some revenues.

I have a parliamentary inquiry, if I may. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Delaware will state his inquiry.

May I ask unanimous consent that the doctor be afforded another 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The problem here is pretty simple. Democrats need to support entitlement reform that saves money, saves these programs for the long haul, and is consistent with our obligation to look out for the least of these.

Dr. Coburn is a tough act to follow, and I am not going to try to do that. But I am happy to serve with him. We come from different parts of the country, different kinds of training, upbringing, and careers, but we have ended up here…

I have no objection; I can stay 10 minutes, 20 minutes. I would like for the Senator from Oklahoma Dr. Coburn to have a chance to explain what he wanted to say. I don't mean to interrupt.