I have at least an informal commitment of this group of people to be a working group to coordinate data, coordinate studies, get it done.

I thank the Chairman. We are certainly taking a significant step forward, on behalf of the American people, toward restoring some faith our country has in their government. I wish to thank Leader Reid for his leadership, Chairman…

I am honored to offer my strong support for the nomination of Ronnie Abrams to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I also want to thank President Obama for acting on my recommendation and nominating…

I associate myself with the remarks of my colleague, the Senator from New Jersey. It is with great admiration that I rise today to join all of my colleagues who have spoken before me and who will continue to speak honoring the Senator from…

At the conclusion of my colleagues' remarks, 3 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Maryland.

I am honored to offer my support for the nomination of Ronnie Abrams to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I also want to thank President Obama for acting on my recommendation and nominating another…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Abrams Nomination

I rise to speak about an issue of great importance to millions of my constituents in New York, our Nation's transportation system, particularly public transit. This is the very lifeline that millions rely on to get to and from work, to…

today I wish to discuss the current judicial vacancy crisis. We have in many instances abrogated our responsibility to advise and consent in the nomination process. An estimated 160 million people live in districts with a courtroom vacancy…

it is with great disappointment and bafflement that I stand here yet again in the year 2012 to draw a line in the sand against another outrageous attempt to roll back women's access to basic health care services. After insisting that we…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New York is recognized. ____________________

I do not know where to start. These are some major league issues: manure runoff, no forage.

I would like to offer my support for the confirmation of a highly qualified and accomplished New Yorker, Jesse Furman who has been nominated by President Obama to serve the United States District Court for the Southern District of New…

I ask unanimous consent that I may consume 3 minutes and my colleague from California may also consume 3 minutes before we move on to the next matter. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I have said it time and time again all across New York State at event after event: We need more women's voices in our decisionmaking process. We need more women at the table in government and in business. When women are at the table, they…

It's incumbent on us, to our newer soldiers especially, that they understand that there are ways for them to raise complaints outside of their own chain of command.

I know that we've done some very important work with regard to women in combat and women serving in the military.

we want to make sure you have the flexibility and ability to recruit, train, and keep the best and brightest to do that

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you to both of you for your testimony and your service. It's an honor to be here today.

With regard to Rome Labs specifically, it's going to be cut 18.5 percent.

I question that decision, largely because of the capabilities that New York has to offer.

This is an issue that has really affected New York. We had some horrible examples of hazing where New Yorkers who were serving committed suicide.

Since the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell almost 6 months ago, gay and lesbian servicemembers have been serving openly without fear of discharge.

I understand that sometimes the time that it takes to get people security clearance hinders your ability to work with the Guard.

I want to make sure that the missions that we do do there continue and that if we can add to those missions that would be very important.