In response to the Senator from South Carolina, I would say, unfortunately, our country is the goal for al-Qaida, and we saw that with September 11 and the horrible attacks on our country that day that killed Americans. They want to come…

I would say to my colleague from South Carolina, when he spoke on the floor he captured the most important part of this; that is, without the amendment we have been debating, we do not even give our military, law enforcement, intelligence…

I would agree with the Senator from South Carolina that unfortunately there are threats we face within our own country from homegrown radicalism. But also let's not forget, this amendment, in terms of the military custody, applies to…

That is right. That is the law of the land. That is what is reflected in this provision in the Defense Authorization Act. It is reflective of case law issued by our U.S. Supreme Court, which in not only that case but in subsequent cases…

I would agree with that. The Senator has already pointed out how important it is to have these provisions in place to give the officials who do this work every day whom we have so much respect for the ability to gather intelligence. We…

I will ask the Senator quickly. The Senator from Illinois said we have only had six civilian trials with terrorists.

Six military commission trials and hundreds of civilian trials of terrorists. I would ask the Senator, did the administration suspend military commission trials for a period of time?

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: Relating to the force structure for strategic airlift aircraft) At…

I just want to say this is a very important issue to a noble profession in the Northeast.

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I rise today in support of S.J. Res. 6, the FCC Internet and broadband resolution of disapproval. There are so many reasons to support this resolution and oppose the FCC's rulemaking on net neutrality. I could focus on regulatory…

I appreciate your updating on that. When I think about the fact that we have Veterans Day tomorrow, this is so important that we obviously treat the remains of our fallen with dignity and respect.