Because I am looking at the volume growth on physician services.

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as we prepare to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, I am today introducing a joint resolution which would remove the deadline for the ratification by the States of the equal rights amendment, the ERA. I thank my cosponsors. As of this…

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I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to continue to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Cardin are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'') The…

I thank Republic of Korea, ROK, President Park Geun-hye for her thought-provoking and heartfelt address on May 8 to a joint meeting of Congress. President Park is a testament to her nation's resilience. Like her country, she has…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Sequestration

I think 2 weeks ago the American public understood one of the consequences of the sequester cuts, these across- the-board, mindless cuts, when they saw what was going to happen with furloughs with the air traffic controllers and the air…

I was very disappointed and surprised in my visit to China to see how widespread religious persecution has gone.

I genuinely believe that it is in China's interest to demonstrate their respect for human rights that is enshrined in its own constitution.

By funding and ratifying this agreement, we will be meeting our commitments and demonstrating to Palau that our commitments are important.

As Senator Menendez said, this is a commitment of the entire family.

the United States has been very clear about our commitments on the maritime issues.

This is a principle concern and a priority not only for the United States, but for all the countries in the region.

For a democracy, that is an issue that is a major, major concern.

We want respect for human rights because that is not only our values, but it is also important for a stable country.

We welcome the administration's rebalance to Asia.

If confirmed, at the State Department this is an issue that I too will work on.

In part because of our efforts, in part mostly because of the efforts of the Indonesian Armed Forces and the court system and the political leadership, there has been quite considerable improvement in the human rights performance of the…

I think Senator Murphy is right on target here. As you point out, we have treaty responsibilities with several of the countries...

We need to develop a stronger relationship with China. We need their help on many issues, including North Korea, including the environment, including the fact that they are a member of the permanent council of the United Nations Security…

Well, I cannot think of a more appropriate ambassadorship than Australia where he will, I think, create the type of relationship between two friends who are leaders on economic and environmental and military issues that will help us in the…

Human rights is a hugely important dimension of our relationship and, frankly, a problem area.

The one-party, Communist-ruled country violates the basic human rights of its citizens.