I rise today to discuss something of deep importance to me and, I believe, to our country. Last night the majority leader of the Senate came to the floor to speak on the continuing resolution, which is essentially the only bill we will…

I rise today to address some comments that were made. I came to the floor earlier to talk about $380 million of funding for the MEADS Program, which is the missile to nowhere. I sought, and continue to seek, to offer an amendment to the…

I reserve the right to object. I have filed an amendment. I filed it last week. It is a reasonable amendment that both sides have been aware of. It is one that is also germane. It is to strike funding, $380 million in funding from the…

I want to thank the witnesses for what you do to protect our country. We really appreciate it.

This delay in inspecting the ships could create an unnecessary risk.

I just need to understand and what your thoughts are on it.

I heard is this is a change in policy, so it has not been done this way in the past.

So what are the biggest threats right now with respect to the Northern border?

I rise today to speak about an issue I am very concerned about, which involves a man who was recently captured overseas. His name is Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, and he is Osama bin Laden's son-in-law. Here is a photo of him sitting next to Osama…

Just briefly, first of all, sexual assault and rape is not about the weakness of the victim. It is about power and control and the assertion of that.

It is undermining, as you mentioned, our readiness, our military. It is totally unacceptable and it is not consistent with the greatest military on Earth.

There is a special place in hell--I agree with Senator Warren on that--for the people that do this.