I don't think anybody believes the way things are operating now is appropriate. What this does is it seeks to bring a new set of eyes, particularly regarding the spending levels in programs-- whether they are necessary. As the President's…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of Tuesday, March 15, 2010, under ``Text of…

I was told--and, indeed, I think everyone is operating under the impression this is going to be an open amendment process--we would have debate on important issues. This happens to be relating to the establishment of a sunset commission…

Well, Madam President, I have been waiting all day, as all my colleagues, and I am on the Senate floor to offer an amendment. I am sorry the Senator thinks it is necessary to object. I am not sure what harm it causes to get another…

Our goal is for members of the Alliance to abide by the principle of 'in together, out together.'

As long as it's conditions-based, I agree with you.

I guess you are looking at the glass being half-full and I am looking at it being half-empty.

I know you and I both believe, Mr. Chairman, that openness and transparency is essential to self-government.

I think part of the problem is not that it isn't worth fighting--because I do believe that it is.

I think that was one of the most important things that we were able to do in the legislation, the Open Government Act, is to create an ombudsman that could help the requester narrow the request and to get what they want as opposed to…

Unless we're able to build, to help Pakistan become a more reliable partner... we're not going to be successful.

I was pleased to see some modification of those views expressed through 2014.