It has been exactly 14 years since the first attack on the World Trade Center; over 5 years since the terrorist attacks of 9/11; and over 2 years since the 9/11 Commission released a blueprint for strengthening America's security. The pace…

This war has been going on for 48 months--48 months. This war will soon be beginning the fifth year. As of less than 2 weeks, the war will be in its fifth year. When the Democrats were in the minority, we tried lots of ways to get the…

along with the Republican leader, Senator McConnell, I have introduced the America COMPETES, Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science, Act of 2007. This legislation is the result of a…

we just approved the new Ambassador to Afghanistan. I do recall yesterday we approved the new Ambassador to Iraq. That is pretty good work of the Senate. These are two very important diplomats. They have their work cut out for them. I…

I would say this: The Republican leader is absolutely right, and we have tried real hard on some nongermane amendments to get some votes. It is not all their fault. We have, on our side, a Senator or two who simply will not let us agree to…

The mission in Iraq has changed and therefore so must U.S. policy change.

The mission in Iraq has changed. And, therefore, so must U.S. policy change.

I think it needs to shift to the White House now, shift to the White House and find out what the president is going to do about this. He has said in the past that anyone who was a leaker would be relieved of duty in the White House.

the Senate is in the second week of consideration of the 9/11 bill. S. 4 was reported out during the recess and was available to all Members on Monday, February 26. We had to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed last Tuesday. Once…

I will briefly comment on this action. It was a good occasion today. A press conference was held, led by myself and Senator McConnell, with a good bipartisan group of excellent Senators, regarding legislation that would improve America's…

I received a call yesterday that Tom Eagleton died. Tom Eagleton was a wonderful man. He served in the Senate representing the State of Missouri from 1968 to 1987. I got to know Senator Eagleton. I met him when I was in the House of…

the person about whom I am going to speak has never been on C-SPAN. Members of the public would not recognize him in any capacity. But he is a central part of the Senate family, helping make sure offices have whatever they need to…

the substitute I have just offered encompasses the provisions of S. 4, also legislation on surface transportation security, aviation security, and rail security from the Commerce Committee, as well as transit security legislation from the…

when we began the 110th Congress, I said: The American people want change, and it is up to us-- Democrats and Republicans--to deliver that change. Two months later, the Senate has delivered. Democrats, Republicans, we have moved America in…

I have to say that John Glenn is one of the most amazing people I have ever known, to think that I had the opportunity to serve with him in this body, a man who was an ace in World War II, knocking down enemy aircraft in his marine…

Whereas since slavery was introduced into the European colonies in 1619, enslaved Africans remained in bondage until the United States ratified the 13th amendment to the Constitution in 1865; Whereas during that period in the history of…

we all know it is rare for the Senate to hold a Saturday vote, but the issue before us is too important to wait. There are challenges facing America today, but there is no greater challenge facing America today than finding a new direction…

I have told the distinguished Republican leader that when we get to the matter dealing with implementing the 9/11 recommendations, that will be a vehicle which will be open to debate and amendment. The unanimous consent request I…

I wrote down the plaintive cries from my friends on the other side of the aisle: never seen the Senate work this way. I say to my friend, the distinguished senior Member of this body, Senator Byrd, who has a fine memory, we have memories…

We demand an up-or-down vote. We are determined to give our troops and the American people the debate they deserve.

when Harry Truman was President, he put a sign on his desk. It said: The buck stops here. He chose this message because it conveyed to the American public that, as President, Truman was responsible for everything in his administration…

if I could make one final statement--I see the distinguished Senator from Texas on the floor--I have not only heard from her staff but a number of her colleagues. This is one of the amendments my staff is working on now to see if there is…

if there were ever a time during my career here in the Senate where I say I associate myself with those remarks, I do now. Thad Cochran is a wonderful man. As the distinguished Republican leader said, he is strong. He doesn't talk very…

I appreciate the advice and counsel of my friend from Mississippi. He certainly has the experience to offer suggestions, having served in various capacities in leadership. I have been with him. He is a pleasant man to work with, and I like…

I have to respectfully suggest to my friend that there are many individuals whom I have spoken to who really like what we have suggested--we, the Democrats--that there be a redeployment of troops. Does that mean they all pull out of Iraq…