I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of calendar No. 109, H.R. 2553; the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and any…

I would like to express my support for the majority leader's plan to raise the debt ceiling and reduce the deficit. Our Nation, as we all know, faces a looming crisis. The markets have already warned us. Businesses are already postponing…

I've often said that Northeast Asia is the only place in the world where the interests of China, Russia, Japan, and the United States directly intersect.

No offense, but let the record show that you personally don't like this new policy.

Maybe you can clear up one thing for me, and then I am going to move to others who may want to ask a question.

It is refreshing to see people just kind of step up and accept responsibility.

I think there is a decision that has been made over in DOD, and at least from my perspective, it will take a lot to turn it around.

I believe that if you can go from the facts, you can have a better discussion of what the policy discussions should be.

We will just keep raising it until they start giving us answers.

I wish to begin by expressing my appreciation for the remarks of the Senator from South Dakota about the need to help our veterans, particularly those who have been serving in these recent endeavors. I wish to express my personal…

I would like to express my appreciation to Senator Brown and Senator Graham for their continued service in uniform, as well as here in the Senate.

the demand for judge advocate support will continue unabated, as Chairman Webb has already indicated