William H. Frist: “very briefly, I want to mention--I know the Senator from Alaska has a comment--our sympathy for the tragic events that…”

in May of this year, this body passed comprehensive immigration reform. We are a nation of immigrants, but we are also a nation of laws. We must honor both of those heritages. Accordingly, we pursued in this body a four-pronged approach to…

I rise to pay tribute to one who is known as Mr. Budget of the Senate. When I stepped up to the position of majority leader 4 years ago, my first priority was to hire a staff of capable advisers. When I stepped up, it happened very…

Tomorrow, Saturday September 23--the first day of the month of Tishri on the Hebrew Calendar--Jewish people all over the world will celebrate the holiday of Rosh Hashana. On the 10th of Tishri, October 2 on the Gregorian calendar, will…

as I depart this body, I would like to extend a heartfelt personal thank you to Chaplain Barry Black. From comforting staff and Members in the wake of tragic deaths to leading erudite Bible study groups, to opening the Senate each morning…