I rise today to express my support for the minority leader's decision to invoke the longstanding Senate tradition, known as the Leahy-Thurmond rule. Pursuant to this tradition and precedent, the Senate will cease confirming nominees to the…

I introduce this motion to recommit to move us back to 2008 levels. We cannot continue to kick this can down the road in perpetuity. Our spending levels threaten to impair our ability to fund everything from defense to entitlements and…

I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr. Lee] moves to recommit the bill, S. 3240, to the Committee on Agriculture…

in my approximately 20 seconds remaining, let me say that if we want to continue the same budgeting process that has put us nearly $16 trillion in debt, then we should proceed to vote against this. If, on the other hand, we want to turn…

Only the Federal Government would try to defend the barbaric, outmoded practice of paying people billions of dollars not to use their land. That is what these programs do. We need to get rid of them. That is why I propose this amendment. I…

I propose amendment No. 2314 to repeal the Conservation Reserve Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program. Here we have another instance of the Federal Government paying people not to use their land. In this circumstance, they are…

I call up my amendment No. 2314 at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr. Lee] proposes an amendment numbered 2314. The amendment is as…

I offer this amendment to repeal the Forest Legacy Program. This is a program designed to protect lands in the United States. It is important to remember that the Federal Government is already a massive landowner. It has abundant programs…

I call up amendment No. 2313. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr. Lee] proposes an amendment numbered 2313. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose…

I rise today to express my support for S.J. Res. 37, and to express my deep and profound disapproval of the Obama administration's handling of the utility MACT rule. Let me first address what this debate is not about. This is not about a…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Utility MACT

I rise today to express my opposition to the nomination of Andrew Hurwitz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. I would first note that this year we have already confirmed 25 of President Obama's judicial nominees. At this…

I stand today to respond to what I believe are irresponsible and dangerous attacks on the legitimacy of the Supreme Court of the United States. Over a 3-day period, beginning on March 26 of this year, the Supreme Court held more than 6…

I remind my colleagues of the old adage that you can make excuses or you can make progress but you cannot make both.

I remind my colleagues of the old adage that you can make excuses or you can make progress but you cannot make both--at least not simultaneously. Our current course is unsustainable. Maintaining the status quo will inevitably impair our…

the true greatness of our Nation lies in the power and promise of the American dream. Unfortunately, for many individuals and families, this dream has become a national nightmare. Without the clear priorities and accountability of a…

I ask unanimous consent that we move to amendment No. 2100 to H.R. 2072. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Utah [Mr. Lee]…

it is time that we wind down the Export- Import Bank. My amendment, No. 2100, would do precisely that. The American people cannot be the world's financial backstop. The government should not be picking winners and losers. Businesses in…

I rise to speak about our Constitution's Federalist structure and the real danger of the Federal Government unduly interfering with the ability of States and localities to address activities and concerns in their communities. Everyone…

It is critical that both governments immediately stop all cross-border attacks and return to diplomatic talks.

I was really surprised he was there at all, I mean, you know, considering the fighting going on.

I hope that in the course of today's hearing we gain new insight into how the alarming and dangerous course of events in recent days, and, indeed, over the last several months, can be reversed.

I was just wondering if there is an issue with the flow of arms from Libya into Northern Sudan.

I just wanted to ask you a question about whether or not they are having any challenges having the tools that they need to carry out their mandate safely and effectively.

For the South, I think it is a great challenge for them to come to an agreement with a government that they have many historical and current grievances with.