John Ensign: “It is still fundamental to me that creating human life just because can you utilize it devalues human life.”

What would a downgrade from AAA to AA of the United States credit rating do to the interest rates and do to your budget projections?

Small business is the engine that drives the economy.

This is a very important hearing today and I want to thank all of our witnesses who have taken the time out of their schedules to testify.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________