Madam President, I want to take a few minutes to talk about Texas Independence Day. On this day in 1836, delegates from 59 Texas settlements signed a declaration of their right to live in liberty, and to take charge of their own destiny…

Mr. President, I was not on the floor after the vote last night, but I did get a chance to read some of the transcript of the back-and-forth between Senator Bunning and Senator Durbin and others. I understand that Senator Durbin retained…

Madam President, as are many of us, I have been watching with great interest the bipartisan health care summit that is being broadcast on television. I am happy there is a bipartisan meeting at the White House to discuss health care…

Madam President, I wish to speak as in morning business, and I ask unanimous consent to do so. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Health Care Reform

Mr. President, I would like to explain why I will vote against the confirmation of Ben Bernanke for a second term as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben Bernanke is a brilliant and honorable man. He deserves our Nation's thanks for his…

There are two types of people in public life, those who want to be somebody and those who want to do something.

I'm concerned that it will turn into a failed State, one that emboldens Iran, and other neighbors.

There seems to be an attitude that if we just put enough pressure on the Iraqis... that would seem to me to be a bad thing.

I strongly recommend to the committee that they support this nomination by the President of Pete Geren to serve as Secretary of the Army.

He's a proven leader and the Army needs his depth, his experience, and his commitment.

I think that Dr. Casscells will be uniquely qualified to help us as we work through that process.

Let me ask you just a last question, about the consequences of our leaving Iraq before the Iraqis are able to sustain, govern, and defend themselves.