I rise to support this continuing resolution. As we know, the Senate is set to pass a short-term funding bill, while negotiations continue on a longer term funding bill for the rest of the year. The administration has presented us with a…

As a matter of principle, I am opposed to zeroing-out effective programs.

During first 9 weeks of 2011, Federal debt increased at an average of $35.6 billion per week.

But if we only targeted unpopular programs for spending reductions, we would do little to fight our out-of-control spending.

A policy of shared sacrifice will help us right our economic ship of state.

Would you agree with me that the RTA and all transit authorities are best served by keeping politics out of their management?

This will not come easily, and will require shared sacrifice at every level of the Federal Government.

Every group has concerns about funding levels for fiscal year 2011 and fiscal year 2012, but a growing concern for me is how the new census numbers will affect the formula funds we receive through programs like the Community Development…

It's my hope that we can come together to examine ways we can rein in spending and restore confidence in the dollar.

I fully recognize the economic impact of investing in infrastructure and one of the key reasons why I voted against the stimulus was that it focused too many resources on social spending in comparison to investments made in infrastructure.

During the first 9 weeks of 2011, Federal debt increased at an average of $35.6 billion per week.

Every week, numerous housing and community advocates come to my office to discuss the future of HUD funding.

We're pretty proud of the USAID team in Benghazi right now and the support that you're giving, although I'm very worried about the sustainability of your effort.

I'm concerned about, in the age of budgetary constraint, to continue your momentum in expanding the United States diplomatic footprint in China.

I believe that when our diplomatic, aid, and military agencies operate jointly and seamlessly, that is the best way to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being well-spent.

I think is entirely appropriate.

If we can't be tough on pirates on the open seas we can't be tough on almost anything.

I think military action, not necessarily boots on the ground, but military action.

we passed the Iran Sanctions Act. That was way back in 1996.

today I rise to introduce a bipartisan resolution with my colleague Senator Durbin condemning the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority. Founded in Iran in 1844, the Baha'i faith now has more than 5…

the Kirk-Pryor amendment seeks to assist some of our greatest innovators by providing a fast lane within the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for small businesses to receive information and assistance regarding their patent applications…

We have overwhelming military advantage.

I think it is an important piece of work.

Do you feel that they could pose a systemic risk?

we are spending money that we do not have. The administration's budget proposes taxing the American people to the tune of $2.6 trillion, spending $3.7 trillion, and borrowing $1.1 trillion. Under the budget, interest payments on the debt…