At the end of the day, the bottom line is that America needs a strong Europe and vice versa.

one of the debates that's gone on has been austerity versus growth, and at what point do you need to include some growth measures along with austerity in order to provide hope.

I don't know how much capital would be necessary to safeguard the American financial system.

Can you elaborate on that a little bit in terms of what you think the effect will be on Britain's position in the EU?

I think the U.S. Congress should be aware of and be watching in terms of its own agenda in the future.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia be authorized to meet during the session of…

there is no sovereignty left in Greece as far as economic policymaking goes.

the most important thing we could do is to get our own fiscal house in order here.

I am proud to join my colleagues on the floor today--I thank Senator Boxer and Senator Harkin for their leadership--just as I was proud back in December of 2009 to join Senator Mikulski in sponsoring the women's health amendment to the…

If you want to cause a sovereign debt crisis for France, the best thing you can do is have an enormous fiscal fight on Capitol Hill in January and February of next year.

With wealth and power shifting away from the North Atlantic, this crisis can either divide the United States and Europe, leaving us both with reduced influence in the world, or it can be an opportunity for reforming and strengthening our…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 30, 2012, at 2 p.m., to hold a Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs subcommittee…