America remains the only major industrialized society in the world that does not negotiate on behalf of its citizens a better price.

Millions of American investors relied on what they believed to be an objective investment advice from at least 10 of this Nation's largest Wall Street firms.

Time will tell whether the structural reforms and the global settlement will reduce such outrageous violations in the future.

The Sarbanes-Oxley bill, which we passed last year, is a great step forward.

The integrity was not there.

These firms weren't looking out for their retail customers. They were looking our for themselves.

Unfortunately, years of inadequate funding for VA health care have pushed the system to the brink of crisis.

I believe it is essential that we send a clear signal of our commitment to care for our military personnel both on active duty and as veterans.

By far, the issue of greatest concern to them is health care.

I applaud Senators Bond and Mikulski for their leadership on behalf of NSF and our scientific community.

I strongly support efforts to enhance core sciences through investments in capacity, education, and basic research.