In the simplest, most straightforward way, if you would explain to me, how do you ensure that funds from customer segregated accounts are not used by commodity firms?

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Hoeven pertaining to the introduction of S. 3445 are located in today's Record under…

I rise to discuss this comprehensive plan for energy security for our Nation. When I say ``energy security,'' I mean producing more energy than we consume. I believe, with this approach, within 5 to 7 years we can truly be a nation that is…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Shaheen). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Vermont.

I rise to speak on the need for progrowth tax reform rather than a tax increase. President Obama has proposed raising taxes. He says that we should raise income taxes on individuals and small businesses, that we should raise capital gains…

That is exactly right. I am pleased to be here with my esteemed colleague from South Dakota as well as my esteemed colleague from Kansas. I wish to commend Senator Coats from Indiana for the strong and important points he made here as part…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I rise to speak about progrowth tax reform. One week ago Monday, President Obama proposed to raise taxes on over 1 million small businesses in this country. Even though he said in the past that we cannot raise taxes in a recession and that…

I rise today to speak on the need for progrowth tax reform. Recently, President Obama--in fact, on Monday--in a speech proposed a plan to raise tax rates rather than continuing the current tax rates. That means raising taxes on individuals…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I rise to discuss national flood insurance today. Flood insurance is vitally important to our Nation. It is vitally important to my home State of North Dakota, and I know it is vitally important to our sister State of Minnesota, which the…

I would like to join with Senator Pryor in this objection. He clearly laid out a path to resolve the situation, and that is to have a vote on the amendment we put forward. There are other ways to resolve it as well. We have made that very…

I rise to speak on the Utility MACT issue. EPA's Utility MACT rule is a clear example of how overzealous regulations and a lack of a sensible energy policy are derailing investment and costing America jobs. I support good, responsible…

I thank Senator Cantwell, and I rise to speak in support of this amendment. I cosponsored the legislation. This would provide that pulse crops--peas, beans, and lentils--are used in school lunch programs. It does not add additional cost…

I thank my esteemed colleague, who is not only a Senator but a former Governor as well. Agriculture Reform Mr. President, I rise to speak on the farm bill. I think we have a real opportunity to pass a farm bill that will not only reduce…

I rise to speak in support of the farm bill which is now before the Senate. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, I worked, together with my fellow committee members, on a bipartisan basis to put forward what we believe is a…

Will EPA have a rule finalized by August 30 to ensure the economic activity continues on the Fort Berthold Reservation?

Would you comment as to my point regarding the ambiguity and the vagueness and the problems it creates for industry if you say, well, it's this chemical.

I think we can help make that guidance more effective in a way that creates some rules of the road that the industry understands.

today, people across our country observe Peace Officers Memorial Day. As we remember all of the fallen officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice while upholding justice and protecting our communities, I wish to echo the sentiments of…

today I wish to recognize Inauguration Day in Taiwan on May 20, 2012. On January 14, Mr. Ma Ying-jeou was elected to his second term as President of the Republic of China. I offer congratulations to Mr. Ma not only for winning the election…

If we're going to empower industry, and if we're going to empower investment to produce more energy in this country and do it with good environmental stewardship, they need to know the rules of the road, and they need consistent…

We cannot produce oil and gas without hydraulic fracturing.

I want to begin by thanking you, Administrator Jackson, for your help with North Dakota's State Implementation Plan (SIP), in regard to regional haze.

It is very important that we get a workable rule in place.