I am proud to join my colleagues on the floor of this Chamber today. Here, in our Nation's Capital, we gather to confront shared challenges. We celebrate our great leaders, and mourn fallen heroes. Here, we carry out the hard work of…

This is an opportunity, Mr. Chairman, a chance to remember and to honor that sacrifice given so freely.

America has done something that I dreamed I would never see, and I'm 72 years old.

I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman Udall and Ranking Member Burr, for your commitment to our National Park System.

We must make certain that the next generation and the current generation learn and do not forget the story of the civil rights movement.

as I take the floor today, my colleagues and I are caught up in a momentous debate over the shape of our Wall Street reform bill. This legislation will not only help secure America's continuing economic recovery, it will also help prevent…

This bill would direct the Secretary of the Interior to identify the places, resources, and historic themes associated with the struggle to secure equal rights for all African Americans and consider their addition into the National Trails…

in recent days, since the Chamber opened debate on Chairman Dodd's financial reform bill, we have all heard a lot of talk about the irresponsible behavior on Wall Street. We have heard about the recklessness that cost this country…

in 1933, a 16-year-old girl named Lena Horne joined the chorus at a famous nightclub in Harlem known as the Cotton Club. This young woman was passionate about performing so she jumped in with both feet. And she never looked back. The…

I am pleased to join the distinguished Senator from Louisiana in supporting this small business legislation. There is a growing chorus in Washington of national leaders and advocacy groups, concerned citizens who have all come together to…

Roughly 2 years ago, the American economy stood on the verge of collapse. After years of growth and seemingly endless prosperity, the honeymoon was suddenly over. The bubble burst. The world was plunged into recession. Banks began to fail…

as I am sure many of my colleagues are aware, today is National Teachers Day, and this week is Teacher Appreciation week--an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the enormous contributions made by America's educators at every level. The…

my colleagues and I here in Washington are here to fulfill a sacred public trust, a commitment we made the moment we raised our hands and swore the oath of office. Whether we swore that oath 30 days ago or 30 years ago, that commitment…

We have had three tries at this financial reform, and I will tell my distinguished colleagues on the other side of the aisle: We are not out. We are just beginning to fight under the circumstances we are confronted with because we are…

for years at big corporations such as Goldman Sachs, Wall Street bankers packaged bad mortgages and sold them to investors. They knew these investment vehicles would inevitably fail so they turned around and bet against them. They bet…

has there been any discussion about how nations who are party to the agreement will ensure all parties are meeting their obligations?

The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) agreement addresses the nuclear stockpile levels.

in early 1933, just after Franklin Roosevelt was sworn in as President, the Great Depression was at its worst. The American economy had been shaken to its core. Financial institutions had closed, people's life savings had evaporated, and…

So please give me a quick overview of how you verify the information I put on my application?

How do you measure the housing allowance?

Mr. Wilson, my office has received reports that the overworked VRE and the counselors are pushing veterans to the GI Bill despite the fact that many of the service-disabled veterans might need the supportive services that VRE provides.

How do you do the verification of that?

when I came to Washington over a year ago, this country faced an economic crisis greater than anything we have seen in generations. So my colleagues and I set out to work. Under President Obama's strong leadership, we passed a landmark…

last week, I came before this body to speak of the loss of a great leader from Memphis, TN, by the name of Benjamin Hooks. It is with a heavy heart that I come to the floor of the Senate again for the loss of a distinguished American…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.