Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to the bill be printed in the…

I am very glad that my friend from Maryland has drawn attention to the forward looking provisions in this bill. It is crucial that while the Secretary of State makes the initial determination as to who should be on this list of gross human…

Madam President, we are about to take a momentous step forward in promoting human rights abroad thanks to my good friend from Maryland. Here is a bill that promotes a robust trade relationship while at the same time using this relationship…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 6634, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant bill…

Mr. President, just following up on the comments of my colleague from Alaska, he has laid out some very important thoughts regarding the farm bill, regarding the debt ceiling, and regarding Social Security. I applaud him for coming to the…

Madam President, because of an important meeting with business and government leaders in Oregon on Monday morning, I was forced to miss votes on Paul William Grimm's nomination as U.S. district judge, and for the motion to invoke cloture…

I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 3096), as modified, is as follows: At the end of subtitle B of title XII, add the…

Mr. President, I rise to speak in favor of my amendment No. 3096 to express the sense of Congress on the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military security operations for the Government of Afghanistan. Our President has laid out a…

Mr. President, I appreciate the partnership of my colleague from Arizona. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, I am pleased to be able to present this amendment in this Chamber. I appreciate that my lead cosponsor Rand Paul and nine other Senators have signed on to sponsor this amendment. This amendment is designed to help draw down…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up Merkley amendment No. 3096, as modified. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Jesse Marseille, an intern in my office, be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of the day. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.