I rise to speak on the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act that is currently before the Senate. As a cosponsor of Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law and Accountability Act, I am very…

many of our colleagues will be leaving us at the end of this Congress, and I wish to take time this morning to pay tribute to some of my colleagues, particularly those with whom I have worked most closely. Of course, I must start with my…

in his 36 years of service in the Senate, Richard Lugar has established a reputation as an extraordinary leader on such issues as foreign relations, national security, energy policy, agriculture, and economic growth. He is the Senate's…

I rise in support of the Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. This bill represents a bipartisan commitment to ensuring that our brave men and women in uniform have the resources, equipment, and support they require to…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator DeMint be added as a cosponsor of the amendment entitled ``Feinstein- Collins amendment No. 3018.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

It was not Congress' intent that Federal regulators supplant prudential State-based insurance regulations without bank-centric capital standards.

I ask unanimous consent that LCDR Peter Halvorsen, the military fellow from the Department of Navy, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the consideration of the Defense authorization bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I rise to speak in support of the amendment offered by Senator Feinstein. The purpose of our amendment is to make clear that a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident arrested in this country cannot be detained indefinitely without charge…

I continue to be troubled by the fact that the U.N. ambassador decided to play what was essentially a political role at the height of a contentious presidential election campaign by agreeing to go on the Sunday shows to present the…

it was not Congress's intent that Federal regulators supplant prudential State-based insurance regulation with a bank-centric capital regime . . . [C]onsideration should be given to the distinction between banks and insurance companies…

although we have different views on this issue, I would yield 1 minute to the Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I would like to express my appreciation for Senator Lieberman's and Senator Collins' hard work. We have had some…

first, let me thank the Senator from Texas for reserving some time for me while I was at a briefing and on my way to the floor. I will attempt to be very quick because I know our colleagues are eager to vote on this important issue. And…

I rise to commemorate the distinguished public service of Robert Epplin, who served for nearly 20 years as staff in the Senate, and most recently for the past 3\1/2\ years as my legislative director. Rob's service in the Senate, as well as…

the Postal Service's financial crisis continues to escalate. At the end of this month, the U.S. Postal Service will miss the deadline for the required $5.6 billion payment toward its future retiree health care obligations. In fact, the…

when I talk to employers in my State about what Washington could do to get people back to work, they inevitably point to the flood of excessive regulation as a major barrier. Many of us have offered proposals to reform the regulatory…

I am delighted to commend the Solon Elementary School of Solon, ME, on being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This prestigious recognition of high accomplishment was bestowed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan…

earlier today I voted against invoking cloture on the motion to proceed to a 6-month spending bill, a stopgap measure, and I wish to explain to my colleagues and my constituents why I voted that way. I am deeply disappointed that the…

I am delighted to commend the Hope Elementary School of Hope, ME, on being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This prestigious recognition of high accomplishment was bestowed by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan…

I rise to introduce the National Women's History Museum Commission Act of 2012, a bill that would create a commission to evaluate and plan into the establishment of a museum that would be dedicated to women's history in our Nation's…

the security situation in Benghazi was deteriorating given that there were at least four attacks

the threat in Libya from armed militant groups, from al-Qaeda-affiliated individuals was high

I am just stunned and appalled that there was not better security for all of the American personnel at that consulate given the high-threat environment.

I thank you, Chairman Lieberman and Ranking Member Collins, for your leadership in this area.

I have come to the opposite conclusion and agree with the President of Libya that this was a premeditated, planned attack.

I believe that there are very serious fairness and fiscal issues that are at stake.