Well, the president has a swagger, and he has -- he's been very uncompromising. And that's the reason we're in the quagmire we're in, in Iraq. He should become in tune with the fact that he is president of the United States, not king of…

I hope that as we consider the fiscal year 2008 energy and water appropriations bill, Congress will provide expanded support for the geothermal energy program, along with more specific guidance as needed by the distinguished chairman.

I thank the Senator for including in the committee's substitute amendment the language that I requested to ensure that important geothermal energy research can continue in fiscal year 2007, instead of being closed down pursuant to the…

I do have to say to Senator Specter, I haven't had a chance to compliment him lately, but I have done it in the past. Even though it has been 25 years since I practiced law, I look back with great, fond memories of my practice of law. I…

earlier this week the Senate took an important step for our troops and for the security of our Nation. For the first time since this ill-conceived war began more than 4 years ago, a bipartisan majority of the Senate told the President to…

I wish that would happen on the Senate floor more often. We can disagree on issues, but it should not make us disagreeable. I know the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania and I, on rare occasions, have disagreed on issues, but instead…

I heard the Senator from Tennessee arguing about a provision in the disaster recovery portion of the supplemental relating to the private property rights of billboard owners. First let me note that the bill we voted on was not simply the…

Finally, I would say, in closing here, one of the things I have found in this legislative body that is so unique is, if a Member of the Senate gives their word to a Democrat or Republican, or whatever combination thereof, that is it; there…

on this I am very disappointed. There are 3 million members of the Humane Society in America. For every one of them, this is their No. 1 issue; that is, to stop the viciousness, the barbarity of having animals fight each other. People bet…

I am very well aware of the support of the Senator from Hawaii for this measure and his determination to see it enacted. As a result of the hard work by Senator Akaka as well as his colleague, Senator Inouye, on behalf of this legislation…

I have known Tony Snow long before he became the spokesperson for the White House. My relations with him have always been superb. To me he has always been very fair. I have great respect for him and his family. I want the record to reflect…

I rise today to honor the Reno-Tahoe Young Professionals Network, RTYPN. This important organization has been formed recently by local community leaders and will provide a significant service to northern Nevada. I am pleased to recognize…

through his position on the Indian Affairs Committee, the senior Senator from Hawaii has demonstrated leadership on and knowledge of Indian issues. He has been second to no Member in this body with his empathetic advocacy for fair and…

Nothing has changed in over 4 years of this bloody war in Iraq. The choice tonight is very clear. It is a choice between staying the course in Iraq and changing the course in that faraway land. With their votes, Senators tonight can send a…

before I introduce my legislation, The Combat Related Special Compensation Act of 2007, I would like to briefly talk about the unfair treatment and the deplorable health care conditions found at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. I feel…

the first 3 months of the 110th Congress have been very productive. We have shown the American people that when Democrats and Republicans work together results flow. It is interesting, when that happens, there are a lot of positives that…

I so appreciate the two managers of this bill. A year ago the roles were reversed. Senator Judd was the chairman. Senator Conrad was the ranking member. Mr. President, the way they operate it doesn't matter. They truly set an example of…

I rise to honor the centennial celebration of the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce, which will be held April 1. Almost 100 years ago, 37 citizens and business owners gathered to form the Elko Chamber. Their motto was progress, and their goal…

last Friday GEN John Abizaid handed over the job of Commander of the U.S. Central Command to ADM William J. Fallon and officially entered retired life, a civilian citizen for the first time in more than 30 years. General Abizaid entered…

on the eve of the fifth anniversary of this protracted war in Iraq, the Senate finally considers important legislation to direct President Bush to change the course of this civil war. S.J. Res. 9, which is a joint resolution to revise U.S…

this week has been a week full of a lot of work, a lot of surprises but a lot of results. We finished the 9/11 bill, which is something the Senate should feel very good about. We did that on a bipartisan basis with the leadership of…

In life you can't stand still. You either go forward or backward. If it were not such a serious matter--and it is a serious matter--to have the Republican leader go back to a statement that I made 5 years ago is what is wrong with the…

this should be a time of celebration, not a time of finger-pointing. In fact, the fact is, it is true that a number of recommendations the 9/11 Commission recommended we did do. But, as you know, the Commissioners themselves graded the…

on January 11, 2 months ago--it seems incredible it has been that long ago, but it has been--President Bush announced his new war plan, the so-called surge. At that time, administration officials gave the American people the strong…

It has been a productive week for the Senate. We have moved closer to completing the long overdue work of the 9/11 Commission--work that will make our country more safe, more secure. It has been over 2/2 years since the 9/11 Commission…