While today we consider mortgage servicing and compliance with foreclosures laws, we must not neglect the need to address and restructure our mortgage finance system that to date has cost taxpayers more than $150 billion.

As we continue to investigate allegations of fraud in the foreclosure process, we must remember that these issues are only a part of even greater problems with our nation's broader mortgage finance system.

I believe she will serve well on the Federal bench.

The Buffalo Bayou became important in Texas' history when, during the Battle of San Jacinto, the final battle for Texas Independence was fought along its banks.

I want to thank Chairman Bingaman and Ranking Member Murkowski of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for holding today's joint hearing.

Madam President, I rise to salute my former colleague Ted Stevens who will be laid to rest in Arlington today. He earned the right to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, having served in World War II. That is one of the things that…

Madam President, I have been waiting now to speak on Ted Stevens, which was, I thought, the time allotted here. I am happy to give the Senator another 2 minutes on top of the extra 15 if that is necessary, but we have several Members…

As co-authors of this provision, we strongly oppose any attempt to repeal or weaken it.

Preservation of this vicarious liability uniformity law is critical to the success of Texas-based businesses.

I very much appreciate your support for the passage of this law in 2005.

If the Federal vicarious liability uniformity law were to be repealed, it would subject Rush Enterprises to liability.