my main purpose is to address the China currency bill, particularly in regards to the remarks of Speaker Boehner and Chairman Bernanke. But there are two other points I wish to make on previous speakers' comments. First, Senator Webb's…

I thank my colleague, and I understand his good intentions and desire to get to the same place, which is to get China to behave fairly. I certainly will look at his bill. I simply say this: Growing up in Brooklyn, we had to deal with a lot…

I think almost everyone one of us, if not every one of us, are part of the Gang of 35.

My God, we ought to be able to do that with our hands tied behind our back.

I think I heard a hell of a lot more agreement than I did disagreement today.

We cannot continue, we just cannot continue to kick the can down the road.

I remain optimistic. My fellow Senator from Montana, Max Baucus, is on that Committee.

I am pleased to recognize the leadership of two Members of the Subcommittee for their work on this issue: Senator Schumer and Senator DeMint.

I rise today in strong support of S. 1619, the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act. First, I want to say this bill is the culmination of years of hard work and collaboration between Democrats and Republicans. I thank Senator…

I ask we move from morning business to the pending legislation. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff and the committee staff be granted the privilege of the floor during consideration of S. 1619: Jane Beard, Sarah Babcock, Danielle Fidler, Sara Harshman, Madeline Forbis, Laura…

I know our time expires shortly. Senator Hatch has concluded his remarks, so I wish to speak on two other subjects until Senator Leahy arrives. SSI Extension Mr. President, I rise in support of a bill to be introduced along with Senators…

There is a lot of anxiety about that because we have not picked anyone yet and because a lot has to be done ahead of time.

I have been very active in trying to make sure that these are banned.

Your intent is to ban them regulatorily if you can?

When can I tell the heroes the VCF will be up and running? And can I get your assurance you will do everything possible to have it up and running by October 1, 2011?

First, Mr. President, let me thank my colleague from Florida. He knew I was waiting, and I know he cut short his remarks, so I appreciate that. But more importantly than that, I appreciate his insight, his articulation of our situation…

We need reform of H1-B visas, things like that, which we're working on in the Immigration Committee.

It's critical that technological growth not be unfairly constrained.

But obviously with that great power Google has, as my previous colleagues have mentioned, great responsibility.

I share my colleague's passion for maintaining free and fair competition in the marketplace, especially in the high-tech sector.

first, I would like to talk a little about the upcoming FEMA bill. As I understand it, the House intends to send us a CR with FEMA funding only at the level of $3.65 billion, which is a level that is completely inadequate to meet FEMA's…

It is important we examine market dominance with a critical eye, especially in an industry that's a foundation of our economic future.

What do you think Google could be doing better to foster competition that you're not doing now that you could do to help all those little companies grow into big, successful companies?

I think my colleagues ought to hear that, that while it's important of course that we pay attention to competition in the high-tech sector--I agree with you, Senator Lee, that that's the best way to get growth--it's also important we focus…