"Many of us in the Senate have worked hard in years to pass legislation to help restore competition in livestock markets."
"For a long time on this issue, I have worked with my colleagues Senator Feingold, Senator Harkin, and others."
"I would like to have you take a look at a letter that I sent to the Department NRCS early in December."
"I think you spoke to this in your opening statement, so that is a pretty strong statement you made."
"The only thing whistleblowers are guilty of is committing truth."
"The issue of racial integration is the most pressing issue facing fair housing enforcers."
"I think the president is doing this now. It's catch up time, because he didn't veto very many spending bills during the years that the Republicans controlled Congress."
"There was no excuse for it in the first place. Not having a procedure in place for the massive expenditures of money that was spent."
"One of my concerns is that the FDA has a relationship with drug companies that is far too cozy. That's exactly the opposite of what it should be. The health and safety of the public must be FDA's firs..."
"Our courts are called upon to decide important matters, matters that often have great public impact. The attitude and views that a person brings to the bench make a difference in how they reach those ..."
"the filibuster encourages the President to find common ground with the Senate on nominating individuals who can garner consensus."
"the filibuster reflects the Senate's longstanding respect for minority views and underscores the unique role of the Senate as a part of American democracy."