If we were hired rather than elected, we would have all been fired for the way in which we handle the money of the people of this country.

In that case, I will not object, but I ask unanimous consent that Senator Coons and I be able to make a 1-minute statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

in the committee on the AGOA Act, we put in an amendment to ensure an in-cycle and out-of-cycle review of South African trade practices vis-a-vis poultry and other issues important to the United States. We would have offered an amendment…

I think, in terms of medical errors, in terms of efficiency, and in terms of quality of care, care coordination is the future of health care reimbursement, in my judgment.

I would prefer to propound the question first. Mr. Leader, as I understand it, the Africa bill and the trade enforcement bill will be in tandem together and not subject to amendment, and then we will go to TPA and TAA, which will be open…

Experience is a great teacher.

That's an admirable goal, but I think it's worth noting that 30 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are already enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans that receive capitated payments.

While I do not rise with the intention of objecting, may I propound a question to the majority leader?

I thank the distinguished ranking member of the Judiciary Committee and my dear friend Senator Leahy for all his help and for his kind remarks. Sally Quillian Yates would not be before us if it were not for the Senator from Vermont. He has…

Thank you for your testimony and your kind comments about WIOA. I am glad we finally were able to get that done.

veteran's benefits are earned through service and sacrifice in the defense of this great Nation and are not 'entitlements' or 'social welfare' programs.

I think it is about time that we--the courts are there--our Constitution has three branches of government.