there has been a significant development in private pension law this week, and I have come to the floor to discuss it briefly because I think it is something that will be of enormous interest to working families across the country who, of…

I had approached the chairman to ask if I could speak for a few minutes as in morning business and if it would be possible at this time for me to speak for up to 10 minutes as in morning business.

in this Congress, no issue has riveted the attention of the American people like the heart-wrenching circumstances of the late Terri Schiavo. No issue has generated more public debate, more heated controversy, or more passion than that…

If that is at all possible. Perhaps I will ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 10 minutes after the vote; would that be acceptable?

to draw attention to the meth crisis facing Oregon and a growing number of States around the country, I stand once again on the floor of the Senate introducing two more newspaper articles into the Record. Both articles highlight the plight…

the tragic bombings in London are a sober reminder of how vulnerable America and our allies remain to terrorism. What happened in London last week is likely to be tragically replicated if our country does not act boldly to reduce what…

Oregon's 363 miles of coastline are extremely susceptible to tsunamis. Just 2 weeks ago, at 7:40 p.m. on June 14, 2005, the tsunami threat became reality for those living on or visiting the coast. A 7.0 earthquake off the coast of…

because we have a number of Senators on the floor--I am happy to defer to my senior colleagues, but if we could establish a kind of queue? I know Senator Leahy has a statement. I am interested in speaking on CAFTA. I ask the distinguished…

I have decided to support CAFTA. Because I know I will have a lot of welts on my back for it, I want to take a few minutes to describe how I arrived at my decision. A special concern to me is that if CAFTA is rejected, China will have yet…

across this country, on couches in front of televisions and video game consoles, a silent killer called obesity is stalking America's youngsters--in epidemic numbers. Today, Senator Frist and I are introducing a bipartisan bill, ``The…

when it comes to subsidies, without the Sununu-Wyden amendment, some of the country's deepest pockets will be triple-dipping. These industries get subsidies under the tax title from Finance. That is dip 1. The Hagel amendment, yesterday…

Absolutely. It is my intent to speak on this amendment I offer with Senator Dorgan and then lay it aside. My hope is we can work something out. I know Senator Collins and Senator Levin are working on something and desire to work with you…

it is clear that legislation is needed to combat the methamphetamine epidemic sweeping my State and much of the country. This drug is destroying the lives of the people abusing it, their families and their communities. For years, the…

tomorrow the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence gets back on the national security high wire as the committee continues to work on legislation reauthorizing the USA PATRIOT Act. I described this process as a high-wire act because…

no one is saying the FBI should not be allowed to conduct voluntary interviews. A voluntary interview is certainly a legitimate and often nonintrusive investigative technique. But the FBI agents must not be out there in effect demanding…

the cost of medicine is a matter of concern to every Senator. Today, Senator Sununu and I have introduced legislation to take a fresh approach to holding down the cost of medicines in our country. Under our bipartisan legislation, the…

this is a time when millions of our families are walking on an economic tightrope. I will talk for a couple of minutes about the double standard that applies with respect to the pension rights of our workers. When we look at what is…

Senator Hatch and I are taking this time to prepare our colleagues in the Senate and the public for a health care revolution that is long overdue. Right now, just over the river in Arlington, a group of dedicated citizens from every corner…

As I said or touched on in my earlier comment, Senator Hatch and I had talked several days ago with the cloakrooms on both sides. We do want to be sensitive to our colleague. His point is valid. I think both of us could finish our remarks…

several weeks ago, I outlined what I believed this country needs to do in order to address the true issues related to how we care for those who are dying. Today, I am introducing 3 bills to improve access to pain management, increase the…

I would modify my request, Mr. President, that after the distinguished Senator from Vermont has completed his remarks, I would be next for 20 minutes, and the Senator from Mississippi, Mr. Lott, would come after me. The ACTING PRESIDENT…

as the Senate resumes debating the nuclear option for resolving the debate about judges, I would like to ask that the Senate pursue a conventional option, the disappearing art of bipartisanship. Rather than calling for breaking out the…

I strongly believe that parents in our country should have more wholesome entertainment choices for their children. To make that possible, I am today introducing legislation to require that cable and satellite owners allow parents to…

If I could engage my colleague in a colloquy, I assume the leader is going to speak relatively briefly as well. If that is the case, I certainly want to be courteous. I ask unanimous consent, then, that I have up to 10 minutes to speak…

I may be the only one with time remaining and I yield back the remainder of my time as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Kansas.