Senator Vitter and I wish to recognize and honor Charlie McBride, a native son of Louisiana who has given so much of his time and energy towards the goal of educating this Nation's youth in civic and community responsibility. Through his…

Compliance with this treaty is in America's national interest and has a significant impact on our diplomatic relations.

We must prioritize the funding of our nuclear forces commensurate with their role in protecting our country and deterring aggression throughout the globe.

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., in…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a business meeting has been scheduled before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The business meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at…

I support Dr. Gowadia's statement about taking this up in a different environment.

I believe, and I think shared by Senator Collins, is one of the brightest lights in President Obama's cabinet.

the more you get off of energy from foreign countries that hate us means we get more money staying in our economy here

it is not a waste of investment if we are turning around, not spending money with people who hate us

Yes. He would be among the top two.

let me join my colleague in asking for unanimous consent for this particular individual bill to pass by unanimous consent. It would be lovely if we could do this today because of the timing of our D-day celebration tomorrow. For the…

I thank my colleague for sharing this moment with me on the Senate floor and allowing me to work closely with him to present this bill to the Senate today. He has worked on this for several years, and I am pleased to join him for any…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Water and Power of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Tuesday…

Not only has she given attention to her home State of California, but she has been very mindful of several other States in the Union that have particularly difficult water challenges. Louisiana would be one such State. Louisiana is not our…

the Senate is about to proceed to several votes on important nominees, and I wanted to put in a strong word of support for James Walter Green, who has been nominated by the President to serve as U.S. attorney for the Middle District of…

I thank you, Madam President. I thank the courtesy of the chairwoman from California and for her really extraordinary leadership to bring such an important infrastructure bill to the floor of the Senate. Without her dogged determination…

I do, Senator, thank you. I am chairing a hearing in 15 minutes, if I could proceed.

I know that, you know, $10 million is not a lot of money by Washington standards, but by Sabine Parish, I can promise you $10 million is an awful lot of money.

I strongly support his nomination to the FERC.

FERC has a big job. It oversees the orderly development of plentiful supplies of electricity and natural gas at reasonable prices.

Thank you, Madam Chairman, for your great interest in the success of the Toledo Bend Project and for this hearing that you are conducting here today on the Project.

The legislation sponsored by Chairman Landrieu, Senator Vitter and Senator Cornyn would remove these challenges and ensure that the Project can continue to be a valuable asset of the people of Louisiana and Texas.

The Authorities very much need the enactment of S.1484, the Sabine National Forest Land Exchange Act of 2013.

What we would ask you to do, as our United States Senator, is to continue to operate from the perspective of being pro business.

We are one of only 6 states that is water independent.