It would give everybody in America the chance to get ahead. It would not just be stacked all in favor of the most well-to-do.

In my view, if you look at our history, our Nation wanted to reward merit, not to perpetuate dynasties.

will you commit to maintaining the protections that ensure that victims of domestic violence will not be discriminated against when purchasing health insurance?

Women were discriminated against because they were women, just a remarkable stain on America that we allowed that to happen.

I think we can agree on that.

will you commit to maintaining the protections that ensure that no child, no child is denied insurance coverage because of pre-existing conditions?

I think what a lot of people have forgotten about is that--and the Chairman had a chart earlier that outlined the categories of Americans that have health insurance by virtue of various programs.

If the request is reasonable--we're only asking for 5 minutes per member on a set of issues that are this important at the beginning of a new administration.

You have to do more than you're doing.

It's a major problem for women.

I respect the ability of Congress to determine what amendments it may include as bills are moving through the legislative process.

The Centers for Disease Control told us back in 2009 that one in five women are the victims of sexual assault on campus.

I hope that's not a conflict of interest.

I believe all schools should be accountable to the parents and communities they serve.

This problem is--to say it's an epidemic is also an understatement.

pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive section 305(b)(2) of that act for purposes of the pending amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second…

this amendment deals with three basic issues. The first is the issue of preexisting conditions, the second is the issue with regard to discrimination as it relates to health status, and the third issue is with regard to caps on coverage…

I vote no-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Debate is not allowed during a vote. The Senate will be in order.

I rise this evening to speak about the Republican effort in the Senate, by way of a budget resolution, which includes so-called reconciliation instructions to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, in this case…

today I want to pay tribute to two colleagues who are retiring at the end of this year, Senator Boxer and Senator Mikulski, two remarkable Democratic women Senators leaving the Senate as four new women come in. Barbara Boxer Mr. President…

I want to thank my colleague from West Virginia for his leadership on this issue, going back not just days and weeks but months and even years. I think we should start with the word ``promise'' tonight. We have a matter that came before…

it is an honor to be here today. I was thinking about what I would say today and making it as brief and as personal as I could. I have to say that on a day like today it is difficult. We all have the privilege of being able to go to this…

I rise to speak tonight about the Miners Protection Act. First, I commend and salute the work that has been done in this Chamber. I especially highlight the Senators on the Democratic side who have been working. I know this will not cover…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Miners Protection Act

in the interest of time, I will limit my remarks. I rise this afternoon to commend and salute three Senators from the Democratic caucus who are leaving the Senate this year. I will have longer written statements for the Record to…