I appreciate Senator Kyl's comments, and I share them. We are going to miss the most knowledgeable fiscal tax expert in the Senate, and his long career includes time on the Finance Committee. I thank Senator Kyl. I want to express some…

I appreciate the opportunity to share these remarks. I ask for 1 additional minute to wrap up. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I wish to set aside the pending amendment and call up amendment No. 3009. I understand it would not be voted on tonight, but I wish to get it pending.

that was a good debate. Senator Feinstein is always gracious and alert and smart in her arguments. I want to say one thing that is not in doubt. Some of my colleagues-- I think Senator Paul and others--have suggested that somehow the law…

I thank my colleagues. I would say I am concerned about the nature of these secret talks, the fact that the Senate is really not participating. From the reports, it is only the Speaker and the President of the United States discussing it…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to have the full 10 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I would be glad to, if the chairman thinks it won't be a problem calling it up at a later date.

I thank my colleagues for their courtesy. In fact, the President has given speeches calling for more spending. On Tuesday, he gave a speech in which he said he wants to use the tax hikes to ``invest in training, education, science, and…

I ask to call up amendments Nos. 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, and 3013. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Thank you very much. Tonight we all rise in support of the favorite son of Rockwall, Texas, and perhaps all of Texas, the Honorable Ralph Hall. And I think of so many wonderful stories about Ralph. Tonight you'll hear many of them, Mr…

I appreciate the vote we just concluded. I think what the vote said is that we want the bill on the floor to be in compliance with the Budget Control Act that was passed 15 months ago. This bill, even though it was not a lot of money…

I will be raising a budget point of order against this legislation. But I do want to thank my colleague, Senator Tester, for his hard work and the efforts of a lot of people to put this legislation together. I would hope my colleagues…