the billions of dollars in waste, fraud, and abuse are very clear.

In no way have we presented any cuts that would tamper with any of our national security needs, especially as it relates to our troops.

There is no way that I would even think of going into trying to reduce defense spending that would hurt or harm our national security or our troops.

the last Administration, it was disastrous.

I just have to say, it`s personal for me also, because my grandfather who helped raise me in Texas, was born in Galveston, Texas, in 1875 and my great grandmother, Fanny Wilson, was enslaved in around Galveston and one of the small towns…

We need to make sure these stories are told about everyone in our country, including African-Americans and the horrific, barbaric middle passage, and slavery, and what happened.

This unspeakable act on the United States is really forcing me to rely on my moral compass, my conscience, and my god for direction. September 11th changed the world. Our deepest fears now haunt us.

It`s not a sprint, it`s a marathon. And I hope that our young people understand that the fight for justice, the fight for democracy and to protect our Constitution, sometimes it just doesn`t happen right away, but we have to be persistent.

100 years ago, in 1921, a young and newly married couple named Percy and Verabel Knudson saw the need for a gathering place in their community. Knowing they could make money selling ice cream and candy, they started Idle Isle Ice Cream and…

If you remember, that authorization was passed because we were told really the lies that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. There were done. And this has been on the books now, like you said, 20 years, so it`s time to get it…

I appreciate the comments and the insight provided by my friend and colleague, the distinguished Senator from Oregon. As to the point regarding our relative negotiating power and the wisdom of approaching this task right now, it is…

for more than 100 years, throughout times of change, tumult, and uncertainty, there has been a constant: the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. The UK has been one of our staunchest and most loyal…

I rise today to introduce a piece of legislation called the Tougher Enforcement Against Monopolists Act, or the TEAM Act. I am grateful that my good friend and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, the senior Senator from Iowa, Chuck…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Duckworth). Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Lee pertaining to the introduction of S. 2039 are printed in today's…

I ask unanimous consent to allow Mark Meador, a member of my staff, floor privileges for the duration of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered ____________________

it is unfortunate that the Senate won't choose to make available to private sector workers options that are already available to government employees. Just to reiterate here, under this legislation, employers are not required to offer it…

women make invaluable contributions to our families, communities, and workplaces. Thankfully, the opportunities for women in the workplace have grown tremendously over time and in recent decades, and there is no doubt that, without…

There are billions of dollars we know that have been wastefully spent and have not been subject to audit requirements.

I was quite disappointed to see the President with his request in terms of an increase of our already bloated defense budget.

per an agreement that was reached with my colleagues, Dr. Eric Lander, the President's nominee for the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy was not subject to a rollcall vote on the Senate floor, but was instead…

I have significant concerns with this legislation. I have made no ambiguity about that. I have been very clear from the outset that this bill concerns me, in part because it involves an attempt by the United States of America to compete…

reserving the right to object, I just want to reiterate again what we have dealt with. As originally introduced, the bill was 160 pages. Yes, it ran through committee. Then it went out of committee, and it was reported out by the committee…

reserving the right to object, one of the bills in question--specifically, H.R. 478, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to take 55.3 acres of land owned by the Gila River Indian Community into trust. The Gila River Indian Community…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. Is there a sufficient second?

I call up my amendment No. 1929 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr. Lee] proposes…