S. 2 is our plan to increase the wages of working families by raising the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour. It has been 10 years since the minimum wage was last increased. In that time, the cost of gas, to say the least, has increased. The…

I appreciate everyone's courtesy. This is the first experience of mine to go through these procedures. It wasn't as smooth as clockwork, but with staff help it was smooth enough. So I very much appreciate everyone's cooperation as we look…

I am a pessimist about everything in life. That way I have fewer disappointments.

Completing the mission in Iraq is the president's job. And we will do everything to assist the commander in chief to ensure his responsibilities.

Remove our troops from this civil war.

Fifty-one to 49 -- some may look at this as a composition for gridlock, a recipe for gridlock. But I see this as a unique opportunity.

We know, from experience, that majorities come and they go. Majorities are very fragile. And majorities must work with minorities to make that lasting change.

Even though I was raised here, my mother always was able to instill in me that I was as good as anybody else.

I think Harry Reid really sort of summed up the whole issue today when he said, I think that even though we have at least two positions, I think, if you look at them closely, they're basically the same.

There isn't a thing that's changed.

We're all praying for a full recovery. We're confident that will be the case.

as the 109th Congress fades into memory and the 110th Congress comes into view, I want to say a few words about the importance of Senate rules. One of our finest accomplishments over the last 2 years was something that the Senate chose not…

for 16 years I have had a woman working for me who has been outstanding. She has worked in my press department for the last 8 years. She has been my chief of staff. Her name is Susan McCue. She has a wonderful background. She is one of 10…

I have experssed my feelings about Paul Sarbanes. I have spoken before the Democratic caucus about my affection for Paul Sarbanes. I would like to read from the Congressional Directory something that this humble man did not tell us. His…

I have also had the same experience as Mike DeWine. I have lost a statewide election, and I know that is not pleasant. But I want Mike to know that I admire and respect the work he has done. His wife has been so thoughtful and kind to my…

the great Senator Daniel Webster once remarked that the Senate is a place: of equals of men of individual honor . . . and personal character. He was right, and we can see what he was talking about in the fine men the Senate is losing to…

the end of the 109th Congress marks the end of a very distinguished career of Linda Sebold, Editor of the Senate Daily Digest. After 33 years of Senate service, Linda has decided that she will retire and spend time with her family. Linda…

parting really is sweet sorrow. Mr. President, thank you very much for being here today honoring not only Senator Frist, our majority leader, but the entire Senate. On the surface, some may ask how the Senate and the operating room are the…

I intend to support the nomination of Dr. Robert Gates as the new Secretary of Defense. I believe he will provide the Department of Defense, and the President's senior team, the new perspective and fresh ideas so desperately needed. He is…

In life we all have changes. They are so difficult to accept. In the last month or so, I have had a lot of changes in my life. One of the changes that has been so troubling for me is that we have lost a friend in the Senate. Ralph Waldo…

today I rise to salute Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on December 4, 2006. Founded at Cornell University in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha is the Nation's oldest African-American fraternity. In addition to Martin…

The mission we have before the Senate these next few days is an impossible mission. It is truly a mission impossible, but we have to try. The American people made it clear last month they want Members to work together. The judgment was…

The elections are over. It is time for us to move forward. It is time to move forward and, in working together, begin the process of moving our great country forward. Last week the American people spoke for change. In the months ahead…

Does this mean pulling all the troops out now? Of course it doesn't. But it does say we must start redeploying troops as soon as possible.

It's been an excellent discussion. It's -- we talked about issues that are important to our country. Election is over. The only way to move forward is with bipartisanship ship and openness, and to get some results. And we have made a…