should the consumer have the authority, by giving their consent or not, to control the invasion of their content?

But as a practical matter, that doesn't work that way.

Final rules are often more balanced than proposed ones.

We need regulators who are not afraid to use their authority when necessary, to protect consumer privacy.

Senator Nelson, the point you made resonates.

If we all share the same goal of how to best protect consumer online privacy, then it seems that we are bifurcated in our approach to this.

I want to say a word on behalf of Senator Merkley. He has a very reasonable compromise on this GMO bill. I wish we would get a chance to vote on it because that is what the Senate is supposed to do--debate and to express our opinions and…

I think putting permanent troops there is a good idea.

we have just a short time before the vote. The President made a request for emergency funding in the amount of $1.9 billion 4 months ago. This is a time when the Nation has an emergency. It doesn't matter if it is an earthquake, a flood, a…

it was my understanding that the Senator from Hawaii was to speak next. I ask through the Chair if the Senator from South Dakota will let me go on and make a comment.

do I understand that we are in the parliamentary procedure where the vote has already been called for at 11 o'clock? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.

may I be recognized for 2 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has no time. That will take consent.