I wanted to use this opportunity to say a few words about the issue that is on everybody's minds; that is, Syria. I want to tell you that approximately 95 percent of the thousands of e-mails and phone calls my office has received are…

In America today, the very rich are becoming much richer while the rest of us become much poorer.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Oversight, Federal Rights, and Agency Action, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2013, at 2 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business meeting…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I rise today to congratulate hundreds and hundreds of young people throughout the country who are standing up for justice, who are putting a spotlight on one of the major economic crises facing this country. Today--this week and in recent…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2013, at 10:15 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on the judiciary

In a 2012 report, the Government Accountability Office identified over 14,000 instances of financial institutions failing to properly reduce servicemembers' mortgage interest rates and over 300 improper foreclosures.

Are you happy with the settlement that was reached?

Are you reasonably confident that the banks will end this type of behavior?

So, it is going from the bank to the non-profit to the veteran?

As Chairman Sanders said at the beginning of the hearing, they have got a lot going on in their lives, even much--you know, other families have a lot of stresses, but military families have probably the most stress.

Thank you for holding this hearing on preserving the rights of servicemembers, veterans, and their families in the financial marketplace.

I do understand the complexity of it, but at this point, you are saying there were about 500 vacant homes and now they are occupied by veterans and their families?

Homelessness among veterans has been a very serious problem in this country for decades.

Are there any criminal penalties involved here?

I speak today in support of The Upper Missisquoi and Trout Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

This proposal enjoys widespread support across Vermont.

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide a sunset date) At the end of the amendment, add the…

I have a lot of affection for my friend from Iowa Senator Harkin and Senator Durbin from Illinois, but I must respectfully disagree with them and rise in opposition to the bill. I ask for support for an amendment I am offering which is…

I call up my amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Vermont [Mr. Sanders], for himself, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Whitehouse, Mrs. Gillibrand…

I want to thank Senators Leahy, Wyden, Brown, Whitehouse, Gillibrand, Merkley, Blumenthal, Schatz, Murphy, and Hirono for supporting this amendment. I also wish to thank the NEA and the AFT, the two largest teachers organizations in the…

I ask unanimous consent that the time be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise this morning in strong opposition to the legislation which I assume is coming to the floor today which, if passed, would be a disaster for the young people of our country who are looking forward to going to college and for their…