We all agree that patent holders should be protected under the law. They should be able to assert patent protection methods.

That could be a burden on innovation.

For me and I think for all of us here, it is simply unacceptable.

It is a great honor to serve veterans.

It is my feeling that as long as we have veterans waiting more than 125 days on a claim for disability compensation, we have not fulfilled America's promise to our veterans.

I rise today to address the public revelations regarding classified government surveillance programs. But before I do so, I would like to take a moment to honor Mike Landsberry, who died a hero's death in Sparks, NV, last week. After…

I would also like to briefly discuss current National Security Agency practices, including its bulk data collection programs and the implication these programs have for the privacy of Nevadans and millions of other law-abiding citizens…

I rise today to speak on why I had a hold on this particular nomination. Contrary to some who are speculating on this issue, I am not voting against this specific nominee. My concerns are with the way OPM determines who can ask questions…

This is a problem that I know we all want to fix.

I am proud to be a cosponsor of [Senator Tester's] bill, the Military Family Relief Act.

It is a breath of fresh air.

I hope that we will remember our commitment to caring for these brave heroes who have sacrificed greatly to serve this country.

Thank you and the Ranking Member for holding this hearing.

These individuals should not also feel burdened by the financial strain of having to wait several months for these benefits.

Democrats, Republicans, the President, Secretary Shinseki are all concerned about this issue.

I believe that targeted legislation like Senate Bill 1148 takes us another step forward to helping our Nation's veterans.

What sense does it make to raise the debt ceiling and yet do so without any structural changes to this Government?

We have not passed a budget here in Washington, D.C., in 5 years.

I think this is as critical of a hearing as we can have at this date and time.

I want to thank you and the Ranking Member for holding this, what I consider to be a very important hearing.

I look forward to working with you, Mr. Chairman, with the Ranking Member, and all my colleagues here on this Committee.

I do not have to tell many here that terrorism is a nationwide threat and it can happen in any city.

I rise today to speak in favor of the Vitter amendment to the energy efficiency bill. Before I begin my remarks, I wish to recognize the horrific events that occurred yesterday, a little over a mile from here. Yesterday's tragic and…

I mentioned early on in my discussions with the Administrator about my concerns about this communication, and you heard his answer.

I wish to offer a tribute honoring the life and service of Karen Paulson, who passed away this week. Karen was a friend and a dedicated, hard-working member of my staff for a number of years. She also served as an aide to several other…