The fact is, the debt is a drag on the economy.

You have got to get to the revenue side.

It is not feasible to continually have debt rising relative to the size of the economy.

Under the President's proposal, taxes head higher, a total of two-and-one-tenths trillion dollars higher.

The President wants to add $259 billion of new spending in the next fiscal year and two-and-four-tenths trillion over the next ten years.

Another trust effort that NCAI supports is legislation that Senator Crapo introduced last session to establish a demonstration project allowing comprehensive land use planning and allocation of trust funding in accordance with tribal…

Every year since the President took office, he has proposed the same approach to the fiscal challenge facing our government.

I wish today to honor Ryan Ringel, a member of my Senate staff who recently went to work for a fellow Member of the Senate. Ryan, who is from Rexburg, ID, has been an invaluable member of my Senate staff for the past 16 years. After…

I will speak for the last time on this bill, but I wish to also speak about an amendment that I expect will be brought forward by the Senator from Massachusetts in a few minutes. Because we are running out of time, I will respond to her…

I ask unanimous consent that during the quorum calls all time that elapses be allocated equally to both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The architects of the Dodd-Frank legislation itself-- Senators Lincoln and Dodd on the Senate side--stated their intent to provide an explicit exemption from margin requirements for nonfinancial end users. I know that is a complicated…

it is my pleasure to rise to speak in favor of H.R. 26, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act or what is more popularly known as the TRIA legislation. During the last Congress my colleagues and I worked hard to put…

just for clarification, it is my understanding that H.R. 26 has been reported on the floor and we now have 2 hours of debate equally divided; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time until 1:45 p.m. is equally divided.

I yield 15 minutes or such time as he may consume to Senator Coats. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Indiana.

I do not see another speaker on our side so I would like to take a few minutes and just respond to some of the remarks of my colleagues. First of all, let me say I am very pleased to see that we have strong support across the aisle on a…

I yield 10 minutes or such time as he may consume to Senator Heller. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. Under the previous order, the question occurs on agreeing to amendment No. 1 offered by the Senator from…

I ask unanimous consent that all future quorum calls, in terms of time, be equally allocated between the two parties and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the…

Today, we have gathered to discuss cybersecurity in the financial sector.

I wish you the best of luck in the future.

The largest banks are under constant attack, every day.

The costs and burdens on smaller financial institutions to defend against attacks can be enormous.

Like many of my colleagues on this panel, I am concerned by the majority's decision to break committee precedent by approving Mr. Baran to serve the remainder of Chairman Macfarlane's term without a proper hearing.

The National Indian Gaming Commission serves a vital role in regulating gaming activities related to tribal lands.

I rise today to recognize National POW/MIA Recognition Day. As we acknowledge the important role of American servicemembers and veterans, we must keep at the forefront of our thoughts and prayers the safe return of those who have gone…