Our system of justice, it goes without saying, is one of the badges of American democracy that we are proud of.

I am here on the floor again today, as I try to be every week, to speak about the continuing effects of carbon pollution on our planet, on our climate, and on our oceans. We have been away for the August recess, so it has been a while…

One of the dirtiest deeds that was done to American students was squirreled away in the so-called Bankruptcy Reform Act.

I thank the Senator. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota. Parliamentary Inquiry--Fiscal Year 2013 BCA Sequestration

I am delighted to follow the distinguished Senator from Colorado and commend him for his persistence and his passion on preserving the wind production tax credit. We have, as he will recall from our previous discussions together on the…

last spring Cathy Hutchison picked up a cup of coffee and took a sip. Now, why have I come to the floor of the Senate to talk about Cathy Hutchison picking up a cup of coffee last spring and taking a sip? Because 15 years earlier, Cathy…

may I simply interject, with the Senator's permission, to say how much of a pleasure it has been to work with him on this issue and to say that I think a great number of Senators on both sides of the aisle have worked in very good faith to…

may I suggest that the Senator proceed, and it would be helpful to me if he could give me an indication, first, of how long he might be and, second, that we enter into a unanimous consent agreement that I be recognized following his…

I see the Senator from North Dakota on the Senate floor, and I wonder if he seeks recognition. He is my chairman on the Budget Committee. I am inclined to give him precedence. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.

I mentioned, to use the Senator's words, it was important to help the private sector strengthen itself. Some of the debate that has surrounded this bill has suggested that if we just get the heavy hand of government out of the way and let…

The only reasonable conclusion one could draw is that it would be prudent to view, with some caution and some skepticism, the claims of folks who are hacked and penetrated at will--and who often usually don't even know it--that: Don't…

at this point I will speak, if I may, in the nature of a colloquy with the chairman and with the Senator from Delaware, but first let me thank the Senator from Delaware for his very kind remarks. Senator Carper, as everybody knows in the…

These highly esteemed scientific organizations do not think the jury is out. They recognize that, in fact, the verdict is in, and it is now time for us to act.

Virtually all respected scientific and academic institutions have stated that climate change is happening and that human activities are the driving cause of this change.

I rise to discuss three amendments to the Cybersecurity Act of 2012 that I am introducing today with Senator Mikulski. This important piece of legislation, which was introduced by Senators Lieberman, Collins, Feinstein, Rockefeller, and…

I am here this afternoon to speak about the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the measure that is on the Senate floor right now. This important bill addresses a serious and immediate threat to our Nation's security. I served 4 years on the…

This is not just a hypothetical problem in Rhode Island. It is real, and real government agencies, real big corporations, real people are facing the facts and having to respond.

I rise today to recognize Rhode Island native Olivia Culpo for her recent win of the Miss USA title. Miss Culpo is the first Rhode Islander to win the Miss USA competition, and my fellow Rhode Islanders and I couldn't be happier for her…

I return to the floor today to give voice once again to the issue I feel will most significantly define this generation of leadership in the United States and around the globe. I rise to discuss the notable, evident changes taking place in…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:07 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, July 26, 2012, at 9:30 a.m…

today the majority leader filed cloture on the motion to proceed to S. 3414, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012. If no agreement otherwise is reached, that vote would be on Friday. However, we hope to reach an agreement to hold that vote…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 464, S. 285. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 285) for the relief of…

today I am pleased to join Senator Hatch in introducing the bipartisan Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2012. This measure will help keep American children and families safe from dangerous designer drugs that masquerade as healthy…