I recently had the opportunity to convene a roundtable at the University of Baltimore School of Law entitled: ``Why Nine? A Discussion on the Importance of a Fully Functioning Supreme Court.'' I want to particularly thank the dean of the…

I am glad to see we have the ability to vote on a couple of amendments. I am glad I was able to accommodate and yield the floor. If I might, let me continue. Amendment No. 3803 Now that the Ernst amendment is going to be voted on in a few…

Nuclear power provides a critical share of the Nation's electricity--about 20 percent of the total--and an even larger share--about 60 percent--of our carbon-free electricity.

I understand that it is likely that we will shortly be considering Ernst amendment No. 3803, eliminating funding for the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Delta Regional Authority, the Denali Commission, and the Northern Border Regional…

But I join with Senator Mikulski in strong support for Dr. Hayden.

I strongly endorse her candidacy.

It is great to be here with Senator Sarbanes, who has taken a great interest in the Pratt libraries in Baltimore.

It is in our security interests to effectively help these countries deal with these concerns.

The U.S. can make a difference.

I very much respect what you are doing and thank you very much for your service.

I am perplexed as to why, in regard to the State Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, the President's budget is less this year requested than what the President requested last year in his budget.

This is an incredibly important moment for U.S. foreign policy, and I think you helped us deal with it.

the systems in my State date back 100 years, and the ratepayers just cannot do everything that is required

You cannot function without security. But you also have to deal with the human rights issues and particularly the good governance and anticorruption issues.

It is in our interests to stop the violence in Central America before it gets to the United States.

The U.S. investment in Central America is substantial.

Look, there is a lot of pressure on certifications, and I strongly support what is being done on the appropriations side to make sure that there is accountability for the release of funds.

What is our confidence that they will adhere to international standards to fight corruption?

It is also reducing the impunity rate so that those who commit these crimes are held accountable under an independent judicial system.

I do not see the same commitment as it relates to governance.

There is a common desire to come to America. I understand that.

There is a general belief that if you are in the Northern Triangle, you have a better chance to be a member of a family that has been a victim of a crime than a perpetrator of a crime being held accountable for their crimes.

What are we doing to facilitate the legal process for those who are entitled to come to America?

We are at a time and a place in Central America right now where there is growing popular mobilization against official corruption in these countries.

The U.S. leadership is critical.