William H. Frist: “I modify the pending motion to recess until 5 p.m. I send the motion to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is…”

tomorrow we will make final remarks on the Oman free-trade bill. The vote on passage of this bill will be at noon tomorrow. This is the first vote of the week. Tomorrow afternoon, at 2:15, we will take up the nomination of Alice Fisher to…

for 5 years we have been a nation at war. It is a war unlike any we have ever before fought. It is an ideological war against radicals and zealots. We are fighting a different kind of enemy--an enemy who seeks to destroy our values, to…

the legislation that leaves this Senate floor absolutely must achieve two goals: first, preserve the intelligence programs that we know have saved American lives; second, protect classified information from terrorists who could exploit it…

Since 2003, Bill Pickle has served this body with enormous distinction. As the Senate's Sergeant at Arms, he has helped us and he has protected us. Now, as he departs, I wish to thank him, recognize him, and honor him. For over 3 years, he…