Ben Cardin

I respect her for that.

It's certainly important for this process. This is the Supreme Court and it's important we get as much information as possible.

We know the name Gross and we know the name Ledbetter because of Supreme Court decisions, but they're real people.

The bottom line is that for those who commit acts of terror against the United States we need to have an effective way to bring them to justice.

Many of us believe Roe v. Wade is a matter of privacy and a woman's right of choice.

A compulsory disclosure of payments by governments to private interests in natural resource deals is an idea that merits serious consideration.

The United States should raise this issue in the S&ED meetings with China and should explore the possibility of cooperating with China.

Promoting transparency is a pivotal need for empowering citizens to ask questions of their governments

But as I understand it, a lot depends upon having reliable information as to whether there's reasonable cause to believe that a vessel contains elicit products.

Clearly the economic sanctions need to be strengthened.

I think it's important to show that this, again, beyond just the United Nations.

It was United States leadership that provided the impetus for the economic pressure on South Africa.

I think that the United States sanction legislation is critically important.

There should be no Government bailout for the damages caused by BP oil.

I would hope that you would tackle this issue and help us resolve it because in the eyes of the international community, Guantanamo Bay is an icon of abuse.

BP oil needs to be held fully accountable for the damages that they have caused.

Mr. Goss said, and I am quoting from him, that Mr. Cole was a 'brilliant prosecutor' and 'extraordinarily talented.'

The truth of this matter is that such an event was entirely conceivable.

That is why I particularly want to thank our colleagues, Senator Menendez and Senator Nelson, for bringing forward legislation.

I agree with Senator Lautenberg that we need to put a moratorium on drilling until we are sure we have in place a regulatory structure that will protect the public as far as any future problems are concerned.

You also need to hold BP responsible, as they said they would be, but to make sure that they are full held accountable for all the damages that are caused to small businesses that have been disadvantaged or put out of business, to…

This amendment deals with the three Atlantic Planning Areas (North, Mid, and South) and the Straits of Florida Planning Area only, and it only becomes operational as long as this supplemental appropriations bill is in effect--through the…

The Senate recently passed the new Metro compact, further advancing the final steps of authorizing a 10-year $1.5 billion authorization for Metro with a dedicated funding system.

It is critically important. And I want to thank the appropriators for making those funds available.

I strongly support President Obama's budget that adds $150 million this year to the Metro funding for fiscal year 2011.