Max Baucus

If SRS is not reauthorized the decline in total funding will be felt most acutely in rural communities.

I will only support a trade deal with the E.U. if it gives America's producers the opportunity to compete in the world's biggest market.

I do not want a picking and choosing situation in regards to USTR negotiations with the E.U.

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes and that following my remarks Senator Moran be granted up to 10 minutes and then Senator Boxer be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…

this month we mark the 10th anniversary of the United States-led invasion of Iraq. With more veterans per capita than nearly any other State, Montanans proudly answer when duty calls. The Book of John, chapter 15, verse 13 says: ``Greater…

The U.S.-China relationship should be mutually beneficial, but for this to happen China must play by the rules.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, will strengthen our ties with some of the world's most vibrant economies and burgeoning consumer markets.

We would not have made it through those--that odyssey of authorizations over the years without your being in our corner.

It's way past time to get our people back to work in the woods and increase the timber harvest off Federal lands.

Whenever I think of Secure Rural Schools and PILT, I also think of you.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.

I strongly, strongly urge you as you work into reauthorize these 2 programs to also pay ordinate attention...

An aggressive trade agenda is key to boosting our Nation's economy and creating good-paying jobs.

I was pleased to see the recent statement by the Japanese Prime Minister regarding Japan's desire to join the TPP negotiations.

I rise today to introduce the Rural Heritage Conservation Extension Act of 2013. As we continue to find ways to tackle the important issues of this nation's long-term future, we begin this new congress with an opportunity to take…

Will the Chair indicate the time remaining? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 22 minutes.

I ask which side has the 22 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority.

I don't fully understand. I am happy to yield 10 minutes to the Senator from Oklahoma.

I respect my Ranking Member's attempt to alter the leader's bill to strike the revenue increases in this legislation. However, I think time is at a premium and we need to consider the Reid legislation today. Recommitting the bill to the…

this Senator was probably not paying enough attention. This is the Senator's motion to recommit?

America's first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton, once said: The confidence of the people will easily be gained by a good administration. This is the true touchstone. Hamilton's words take on new prominence today as we task our next…

In 2009, we did not like the future we saw for a health care system based on a fee-for-service payment model.

earlier today I spoke in support of Jack Lew's nomination to be the next Treasury Secretary. Over the last 6 hours or so some have come to the Senate floor to question Mr. Lew's character, claiming he has not been forthcoming throughout…

I ask unanimous consent that the following staff of the Finance Committee be granted the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the 2013 calendar year: Melanie Rainer, Erik Hansen, Swarna Vallurupalli, Anderson Heiman, Tyler…

So, with the Affordable Care Act, we created new and better ways to deliver health care, save taxpayers dollars, and improve patient care.