I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Moment of Silence to Observe the Fortieth Anniversary of the Munich Olympics Massacre The PRESIDING…

I appreciate the fact that you are leading this effort in the Senate to really shine a light on the horrible disease and the effects of the diseases caused by tick-borne illnesses.

The Sisters of St. Joseph first came to the United States to Carondelet, MO in 1836, and established a school dedicated to the education of deaf children. Mother Austin Kean, accompanied by Sister Baptista Hanson and Sister Theodosia…

I think it's wrong and I think it's unfortunate because the reality is the whole point of this legislation is that we should play by the exact same rules as every other American citizen, and when all of America looks at Washington, they…

I think it's wrong and I think it's unfortunate. Because the reality is the whole point of this legislation is that we should play by the exact same rules as every other American citizen, and when all of America looks at Washington, they…

I think it's wrong and I think it's unfortunate because the reality is the whole point of this legislation is that we should play by the exact same rules as every -- every other American citizen.

I think it's wrong and I think it's unfortunate, because the reality is the whole point of this legislation is that we should play by the exact same rules as every other American citizen. And when all of America looks at Washington, they…

I rise today on a matter that has become very close to my heart; and that is, honoring Raoul Wallenberg with the Nation's highest civilian award, the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. I urge my colleagues to support conferring this honor…

Let me be clear, Mr. President, about what this amendment does and does not do. This amendment does not extend or expand the Food Stamp Program. It provides the exact same benefits families are receiving today. Half of the food stamp…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strike a reduction in the supplemental nutrition assistance…

I call up my amendment No. 2156. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New York [Mrs. Gillibrand], for herself, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Wyden, proposes…

I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, the amendment is so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: Beginning on page…

Thank you for being here. I just want to inquire on two areas.

I would like to commend the chairwoman of the Agriculture Committee and the ranking member of that committee for their dedicated effort to move the farm bill to the floor to discuss our Nation's agricultural policy and for their leadership…

I want to begin by taking this opportunity to thank the chairwoman and ranking member of the Agriculture Committee for their very strong efforts in getting this bill to the floor today. Their steady hand of leadership has made vast…

I appreciate the Chairman's support and hope to work with him to advance this legislation. I also hope he will join me in calling on the FDA to use its existing authority to ensure patient medication information is uniform, accurate, and…

earlier this week I introduced the Cody Miller Initiative for Safe Prescriptions Act. The legislation would require the Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations to ensure patients receive timely, consistent, and accurate…

I thank Senator Lautenberg for his leadership and dedication to protecting our families. And I know why he is concerned. I know, because I think about these issues every single day. I washed my son's hair last night in his bath. I want to…

I rise today to join my colleagues in calling for a real solution to the impending student debt crisis. Yesterday we had a chance to do the right thing and stand with millions of young Americans all across our country, to invest in their…

building a family is an exciting milestone in the lives of millions of American families. Unfortunately, the road towards conceiving a child is often difficult and painful for the nearly 7 million Americans diagnosed with the disease of…

I rise to join a strong and growing group of my colleagues in support of the Violence Against Women Act, a commonsense bill that since it was first signed into law has always been an issue we could build a consensus around, both Democrats…

We could change that.

I am very concerned because the prevalence is so high. One in 54 boys today are being diagnosed with autism.

We should not be denying them to any child, certainly not children of military families, certainly not children of wounded warriors or veterans.

I would like guidance to this subcommittee about how we can help you legislatively.