In listening today, my question is, is there a doubt that there will ever be, in your minds, a private terrorism risk insurance without a TRIA program?

I am fairly new to the banking industry but not new to following TRIA.

I have been in the Congress for a lot of farm bills. I saw ``Freedom to Farm.'' I saw the last farm bill, the one before that, and now I am looking at this one. It reminds me of the auto commercial--something's up. Well, it sure is. Only…

I have 20 to 30 minutes. I would appreciate it if the Presiding Officer would notify me when I have consumed 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be so notified.

I thank the Chair. The purpose is so that in 10 years, and in 5 years when we come to another farm bill, the default position will fall back to 1940s-era agricultural law, which will create pressure to do a farm bill again. If we do the…

what the sponsors claim about my amendment is factually incorrect. Their statement is that all the States and everybody wants to do the NARAB bill. I agree, we should do it, but if all the States really want to do it, my amendment has no…

if this is true, with no opt-out, then why not do it for lawyers? Why not do it for doctors? Why not do it for every other thing that is licensed that would be better for consumers? To not give an opt-out is not right to the individual…

I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To allow States to opt-out of participation in the National Association of…

I believe when I left the floor my amendment was pending, amendment No. 2697. I would like to spend a few minutes to talk about that amendment. I know somebody else has come to the floor here rather quickly and I have about 5 minutes, I…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2697

I am waiting on Senator Menendez to come to the floor on a point of order, but I do ask unanimous consent that we temporarily set aside the pending amendment so I may call up my amendment No. 2697. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

this country is in serious trouble with its debt, its unfunded liabilities, and its continual habit by its elected representatives to not live within its means. Waiving the Budget Act so that we can delay a reform on something that needs…

I see Senator Menendez is now on the floor, and what I wish to do is talk a little about this bill. This bill is going to add $900 million in additional budget authority and outlays over the next 5 years with no offsets, period. The…

I submit the following notice in writing: In accordance with Rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend Rule XXII, including germaneness requirements, for the…

I want to address my remarks, first, to the chairman and the ranking member of the Appropriations Committee. I think you have done a lot of hard work. You have done something that even though I am not in the consensus, you have done what…

I came to the floor to spend some time on the unemployment insurance, but I have to comment, after hearing my colleague mention his esteemed favor of the bill that will be in front of us, I have to say my perspective is totally different…

So basically if they decide the guidance does not apply, they can still do it. Correct?

Anything that we would do--one of the things, transparency is really helpful.

If, in fact, you say there is a report to Congress that is due every year, here is what we spent on conferences.

Yes. And where is that posted now?

on December 19, 2013, Chief Warrant Officer Two Billings gave the ultimate sacrifice to our country while serving as a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter pilot in support of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan…

you would work to avoid any undue influence, how do you do that when you have a Member of Congress or a significant management officer at Homeland Security trying to influence you?

I ask for the ayes and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.

PEPFAR has been and remains one of the most successful foreign policy achievements of the United States in the 21st century. This unprecedented humanitarian effort has touched millions, either through providing lifesaving HIV/AIDS…

Given that we are considering promoting Director Mayorkas to be second-in-command at DHS, it is appropriate that we consider how he managed this program and whether he addressed criminal and national security concerns, including…