I don't know. Are we under controlled time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is not under controlled time.

The Senator doesn't need to recognize me. The Chair needs to recognize me. Is he finished?

as I announced on this floor last week, I intend to vote against the nomination of Judge John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. In my meetings with John Roberts, I found him to be a very nice person. I like him. I respect…

I thank you very much. I apologize to the Senator from North Carolina for interrupting. I did not mean to do that. Mr. President, I approach this a little differently. There is always tomorrow. But on this issue, there is no tomorrow…

You have the only comprehensive bill filed regarding the avian flu and I commend you in that regard.

in 1918, the Spanish flu pandemic swept the world for a number of reasons--not the least of which we had soldiers coming from all over the world going places and coming home. As a result, this pandemic that swept our world claimed the…

I rise to pay tribute to Patricia Lynch and to recognize the contributions of Ms. Lynch to the State of Nevada. Patricia Lynch was first elected Reno City Attorney in 1987 and is currently serving her fifth term. She is a tremendous asset…

Justice Louis Brandeis once said, ``The only title in our democracy superior to that of President is the title of citizen.'' This statement illustrates the paramount importance that the citizen plays within these United States. And, as…

Members can come and talk about anything they want tomorrow. We will be in a period of morning business.

I rise today to honor Lori Carpenter and Clay Cooper of Reno, NV, who were recently honored as Angels in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption. Lori and her husband, Clay Cooper, have adopted three daughters and one son from…

I ask morning business be closed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

too often, the civil servants who make a State run properly do not get the recognition they deserve. Arthur ``Art'' Edward Bernard is one of those men. Today, I rise to honor a man who has left a lasting impact on Nevada through his work…

It's not the tax time for cutting Medicaid. It's not the time for cutting student aid.

We want to stop the Republican controlled House and Senate from cutting Medicaid by another $10 billion.

I understand the consternation of the distinguished majority leader. I spend a lot of time with him. It is hard to manage this unwieldy body. I understand that. I try to help as I can. Sometimes I am not as much help as he would like…

I would ask Senator Inhofe and Senator Leahy if we could start the 20 minutes now.

I say to my dear friend, the senior Senator from Alabama, I agree that we need to make sure that money goes to the people who need it. That is what we are trying to do. We have not had the ability to bring Katrina amendments to the floor…

I am aware of the non-Katrina amendments. As I indicated, some of those I think, with the two managers, can be worked out. The others will not be able to be worked out. They will go the way of amendments that are not able to be brought…

I want to bring to the administration's attention an issue of vital importance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. As you know, FEMA provides crucial financial assistance to eligible individuals, households and to local and State…

I will use leader time, not to use the remaining time Senator Leahy has. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.

we do not have a lot of rivers in Nevada. We have very few. The little river we love a great deal is called the Carson River. It is a wonderful place to fly fish. But there are signs posted in various places on the Carson River warning of…

this has been cleared with the majority. I ask unanimous consent that Senator Landrieu be recognized at 11:30 a.m. today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

if I could, on the Democratic side the time will be divided in the following manner: Senator Byrd, 15 minutes; Senator Reid of Nevada, 10 minutes; Senator Kennedy, 5 minutes; Senator Durbin, 5 minutes; and Senator Clinton, 10 minutes. That…

there are many things we do not yet know about the Government's response to Hurricane Katrina, but two things are very clear: The Federal Government's response was unacceptable, and the victims and all Americans deserve to know why…

Hurricane Katrina was a tremendous hit to us. When I say ``us,'' I mean the American people. We recognize this administration needs to have a review of what took place. Certainly they have to acknowledge that, but I think it is the wrong…