Max Baucus

I ask unanimous consent that after I finish speaking, the Senator from Maryland Senator Mikulski would have the floor for 15 minutes, and then Senator Alexander from Tennessee be yielded the floor for 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I deeply thank and am humbled by the senior Senator from Maryland. Coming from her, that is a high compliment, and I deeply appreciate it.

It took an enormous amount of leadership.

Some believe that fighting it is good politics. I believe that finding a way to make it work for our State is good government.

Success for local forest collaboration and more effective execution of land management prescriptions rests upon the success of Senator Tester's and Senator Baucus' Forest Jobs and Recreation Act.

I think it's flagging a little bit, and we need to reenergize stewardship contracting.

Thank you very much for getting these bills passed.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tax Code Reform

Just outside this Chamber are the likenesses of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and dozens of statesmen cast in bronze and marble. I often look to these individuals for inspiration and quotes when writing a speech. On a recent walk across…

Senator Baucus, back to one of your comments, I think I would hold feet to the fire.

vision without execution is hallucination.

I thank the Senator very much. I also thank my friend from Maine for her indulgence. Believe me, I will be as short as I possibly can. I deeply appreciate their indulgence. Tax Code Reform I am here to basically say I believe we must very…

For example, Senator Grassley and I requested a ground-breaking ITC study on Chinese intellectual property theft.

I am glad that he followed our advice--one of the few times that he has, of course.

Your work can go a long way toward restoring the public's confidence.

today I wish to pay tribute to a very special person who has served the people of Montana for 37 years: Elizabeth Ching. Our Liz retired from the U.S. Senate on June 30, 2013. Of course, she started her new job the very next day, on July…

The nominees before us must be vigilant in honoring these principles.

I believe Mr. Kieff's background and expertise on intellectual property issues will bring an important perspective to the agency's work, and I intend to support you.

Intellectual property is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy, and providing adequate protection to intellectual property is fundamental to our continued ability to innovate and compete in the global economy.

The Tax Court is very important, as it is the only venue in which a taxpayer may challenge the government before paying an assessed tax liability.

The ITC plays an important role in administering the laws designed to protect U.S. intellectual property rights.

You may delay, but time will not, and lost time is never found again.

I want the best. I do not care if they are Republicans, Democrats, liberals, conservatives. I want the best.

This deep cut would mean many seniors could lose access to their doctors. I refuse to let that happen.

Like Senator Cardin pointed out, we have a big access challenge on our hands.