Barbara Mikulski: “I think we have come a long way over the last several years in reducing the waiting line for disability claims.”

we just heard a very instructive discussion on legislation proposed by the veterans authorizing committee. I wish to compliment both the chair and the ranking member on the debate. It was content rich, it was civil, and there were moments…

As the longest serving woman in congressional history, I proudly stand on the shoulders of the suffragists who fought bravely and boldly for generations to secure women's political equality.

I yield my hour assigned to me to the Democratic leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The assistant Democratic leader.

We especially thank Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and Vice-Chairwoman Barbara Mikulski for their unwavering support for the NIH.