we must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, its illicit nuclear activity is one of the greatest global concerns we face

the Iranian regime, however, continues to sell 2.3 million barrels per day of crude oil, which generates over $80 billion annually for the Iranian treasury.

The United States should act unilaterally when necessary and multilaterally when possible.

I think we need to accelerate sanctions with regard to individuals who are systemic abusers of human rights, including, first and foremost, the President of Iran, Ahmadinejad.

the United States has not sanctioned Zhuhai Zhenrong, and why has the Administration been reluctant to sanction this type of a Chinese company for energy violations

we must find a way to target this lifeblood of the Iranian regime.

It does not even get more unified than that on bipartisan cooperation in this chamber, to call for the United States to collapse the Central Bank of Iran.

I thank my colleague from Illinois for his remarks. In a few minutes, we are going to vote on a bill that could actually change the course of how we trade with China. For a decade, getting worse every year, China has taken advantage of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Children's Health and Environmental Responsibility of the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, in Dirksen 406…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., to hold a Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Global Narcotics Affairs subcommittee…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on October 6, 2011, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct and executive business meeting…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Internet…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Tax Reform…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Finance

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 6, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee…

in the form of a question to the majority leader and also the Republican leader--we are all frustrated. The Senator from Tennessee and I talked about that frustration at the beginning of the session, and it hasn't worked terribly well to…

what is the time status for the majority and minority? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority has no time remaining. The minority has 2 minutes.

Just for a clarification, Mr. President, are we in morning business or are we on the bill? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. We are on the bill.

Is 1 hour of time equally divided? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Until 10:30.

All four of us have spoken. Again, I make a plea to my colleagues. We have had 8 months talking about debt, and many have said that is the future for our children and grandchildren. I think there is a consensus on both sides that is true…

But it was not widely known on this side. The majority leader had offered amendments on this bill. The question I ask is this--and I will make a statement and lead up to a question. You are frustrated because you feel the tree is filled…

Thank you, Mr. President. First, I would like to make a comment on the Republican leader's comments on the tax bill. Just make note, American people, the leader says: Do not raise taxes. But he does not mention what our proposal actually…

So time is equally divided up to that point? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct.

I would like to talk on the bill that we are debating on the floor about China currency. Let me say a few things. To me and to many of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, very little we could do could be more important in both the…