Kay Bailey Hutchison: “We have agreed to bring to fruition the beginning of operational commercial cargo delivery flights to the International…”

I think we all know that everybody in America is pretty much talking about the fiscal cliff, and that what will happen at the end of this year will have an enormous impact on the economy of our country and its future. There is no doubt…

Thank you. Are there other speakers on our side? Let me ask the Chair to notify me when there is 10 minutes left in case Senator Collins comes or someone else. So I would like to have up to 10 minutes and be notified. Mr. President, I rise…

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas.

I thank the distinguished chairman of the Appropriations Committee as well as the ranking member because as soon as our leaders get back from the White House I certainly want us to be able to go forward and vote. To finish my remarks, we…