The whole world is debating global warming. I think most people would agree with the position that many of us, on this side, are taking.

It is beyond comprehension to me that in the year 2012 we are still giving huge subsidies to fossil fuels, a 19th century technology.

a study done by McKinsey Consultants which says U.S. can meet entire 2020 emissions target with efficiency in cogeneration while lowering the nation's energy bill $700 billion.

I certainly agree with approximately 98 percent of active publishing climate scientists... that global warming is real.

I think Senator Inhofe's positions are extreme, I think they are dead wrong.

I have talked for a long time on this issue, so I do not want to make a great speech and continue speaking at great length. I do want to say a few things. First of all, I want to thank Senator Inhofe for his kind words. Let me respond in…

I am glad to see my friend from Oklahoma here on the floor. I want to conclude by reading a review of Senator Inhofe's book, which is called ``The Greatest Hoax,'' by a gentleman named J.C. Moore. This review by J.C. Moore was published in…

this is how Richard A. Muller--again, the scientist who was often quoted by Senator Inhofe--began his op-ed 2 days ago in the New York Times. This is the quote from Richard A. Muller. Call me a converted skeptic. Three years ago, I…

the Senator from Oklahoma, Jim Inhofe, is a friend of mine. While we have strong philosophical and political differences, we have had a very positive personal relationship since I entered the Senate 5\1/2\ years ago. I like Senator Inhofe…

there has been a lot of talk about one of the major issues we as a nation are going to have to deal with, and certainly the Presidential candidates will be talking about it during the next few months, and that is that we have a $16…

I ask unanimous consent that the call of the quorum be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Economy

Making it a requirement is an excellent way to gain access to the health care many children so desperately need.

The Federal Government is going to have to take the lead to help States ensure that all low-income children have access to quality early childhood education programs and services.

Current law provides for the possibility of automatically enrolling children in public health care (SCHIP or Medicaid) when they are found eligible for a childcare subsidy, but no States have adopted this option.

I rise to congratulate my longtime friend and colleague from Vermont, Senator Patrick Leahy, on the occasion of his 14,000th vote. That is a lot of votes. In the long history of our Republic, only six Senators have achieved that milestone…

We appreciate your leadership on this issue legislatively and look forward to continuing to work together to serve our most vulnerable children.

I rise this morning in strong support of the Middle Class Tax Cut Relief Act that would extend tax cuts for 98 percent of the American people while letting the Bush tax breaks for the wealthiest 2 percent expire at the end of this year. I…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 31, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 24, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee will…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 24, 2012, at 10 a.m., to conduct a committee hearing entitled ``Housing Partnerships in Indian…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 24, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 24, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 24, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room SH-216 of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 24, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 24, 2012, at 10 a.m. in Dirksen…