I wish to thank the chairman for his willingness to enter into this colloquy. We had a discussion, as Senator Inhofe said, during the conference meeting last week in which it now is apparent that the process through which the depot…

I ask unanimous consent that LTC John Novak, a legislative fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges during the remainder of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise today in full support of a balanced budget amendment. I am proud to be a cosponsor of S.J. Res. 10, along with all of my fellow Republicans. Shortly, the Senate will vote on two proposals for balancing the Federal budget. One of…

I rise to join Chairman Feinstein in thanking my colleagues for their support of the fiscal year 2012 Intelligence Authorization Act. Over the past several months, the committee has worked hard to resolve the final details of the bill and…

I rise in opposition to the second Feinstein amendment, No. 1126, I believe. I have the privilege as serving as vice chairman on the Intelligence Committee with Chairman Feinstein. We have a good working relationship and agree on most…

I rise today, along with my colleague, my fellow University of Georgia graduate, Senator Isakson, to honor a man who died last week who became a legend in his own time in our great State, a legend who was respected by, as we would say…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1126

I urge a ``no'' vote on the Udall amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I would like to thank all of my colleagues who have engaged in a very important debate. I would also like to say to my…

I ask unanimous consent that Debbie Shaw, a fellow in Senator Coburn's office, be granted floor privileges during the consideration of S. 1867. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise to urge my colleagues to oppose the Udall amendment, which would eliminate the bipartisan detainee provision that the chairman, the ranking member, and committee members worked so hard to craft. These provisions are necessary to…

first of all, let me say to the majority leader that our thoughts and prayers go out to folks in Nevada, and we certainly hope this emergency situation is rectified in the near term. In Georgia, we had about 400,000 acres destroyed by a…

I rise to voice my support for the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, S. 1867. This is one of the most important bills the Senate considers each year, and this is the ninth Defense authorization bill I have been involved in drafting…