I have introduced a bill based on that with Senator Collins and Senators Brown, Menendez, Nelson, and others, called The Hope for Alzheimer's Act, that would do just that.

I want to see export our products; but it seems to me removing the unfair barriers from China would be a lot quicker and more efficient than just saying that the only way we can get in is if they own our company.

I remain concerned about the adequacy of our government's review process for these acquisitions of our food supply.

Do I understand correctly, though, that for a student next year who took out a loan, it might be higher? If a student took out a loan in year 3, it might be higher? It is my understanding that over time, over the next 3, 4, 5 years, we are…

I rise today to congratulate Westview Orchards of Romeo, MI on its 200th anniversary. Since its founding in 1813, the orchard has been a part of Michigan's way of life. It is where families go to pick their own peaches and strawberries in…

I know there are some very important issues that we have to deal with around SGR.

Just remember that payments drive the system.

as chair of the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, I rise today to speak about the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform. I too, along with the distinguished Senator from New Jersey, wish to indicate that it is very…

at this point I want to take a moment before we vote today to recognize folks who have worked so hard to get us to this point. First of all, I thank my colleagues in advance for coming together one more time and leading for rural…

let me just say in conclusion that I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure there is a guaranteed source of funding for the citrus trust fund. I understand the devastation to an entire industry that he is speaking about to…

I urge a ``yes'' vote on the Leahy amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Leahy amendment.

I yield time now to the Senator from Florida for a colloquy with myself. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Florida. Greening

I would just indicate to my colleague who has been such a strong advocate for his State, for his growers, his people--I am very grateful for that. He has made his case very strongly. I understand that once a tree is exposed to the disease…

I see the distinguished Senator from North Dakota on the floor. This is Senator Heitkamp's first farm bill we are about ready to vote on. She has been an extraordinary voice and really hit the ground running. It is my pleasure to yield 5…

That truly is what we are trying to inspire with this innovation provision we are trying to help companies think outside the box in how they can improve their processes. Their efforts in both energy generation from waste and land…

I appreciate the Senator mentioning Verso, since they also have a mill in Quinnesec, MI and recently made a significant investment in upgrading its energy system. It is our intention that products that are sourced with innovative sourcing…

Yes, it is our intent to include forest products that apply an innovative approach to growing, harvesting, sourcing, procuring, processing, manufacturing, or application of biobased products. Products should be included regardless of the…

I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. In Michigan the same industries employ over 24,600 people and I agree that these jobs are vital to the economy. I was pleased to be able to lay out a clearer path forward in this farm…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 6, 2013, at 10 a.m., in S-216 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business meeting. The…

I would ask colleagues once again to come together and vote yes on the 16 million jobs that agriculture and the food industry support. I would ask colleagues to vote yes on major reforms. We have eliminated over 100 authorizations and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 6, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. SUBCOMMITTEE ON Economic…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 6, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``State of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. COMMITTEE ON…

I ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes equally divided between the votes scheduled for 10 a.m. and that all after the first vote be 10-minute votes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

as we come to our vote now on cloture on the bill--what we have dubbed the farm bill, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act--I first wish to thank my ranking member, the distinguished Senator from Mississippi, for a wonderful working…