I oppose this amendment because it would significantly delay even the initial registration process. I have said the pathway to citizenship should not be a false promise. We either make the promise or we don't. It should be attainable, not…

on behalf of Senators Manchin, Pryor, and Reed, I ask unanimous consent that the following amendments be called up en bloc: Manchin No. 1268, Pryor No. 1298, and Reed No. 1224. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

We know that the President was told in August of a serious concern about this.

I intend to reintroduce that bill tomorrow and hope that Senators from both parties will join me in this effort to improve the PATRIOT Act.

The recent public revelations about two classified data collection programs illustrate the need for close scrutiny by Congress of the government's surveillance activities.

I urge the question. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 1222) was agreed to. Amendment No. 1228 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate…

I have had concerns about the scope of Section 702, even though its statutory focus is on foreigners overseas.

I have spoken with the distinguished ranking member, Mr. Grassley. I understand we are able to agree to the Landrieu amendment by voice vote. I ask unanimous consent that the 60-vote threshold with respect to the Landrieu amendment be…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado.

Had Minnesota had the warnings... that might have made a difference.

I am encouraged that later today the Senate will vote on four amendments to the immigration bill. I hope it is an indication that the Senate is going to begin considering amendments in an orderly and efficient way. I would encourage…

I have long said that protecting national security and protecting Americans' fundamental rights are not mutually exclusive.

Had the CIA shared records with the FBI, that might have made a difference.

The kind of meat axe approach of that has been devastating to law enforcement.

The American people deserve to know how broad investigative laws like the PATRIOT Act are being interpreted and used to conduct electronic surveillance.

I remain concerned that as a country we have yet to strike the right balance between the intelligence-gathering needs of the FBI and the civil liberties and privacy rights of Americans.

I have never questioned the integrity, the dedication, and the consummate professionalism of Director Mueller as he has led the Bureau through very difficult times.

I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 1198 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided…

I move to reconsider the vote and lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.

I yield to the Senator from Louisiana. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana. Amendment No. 1222

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the amendment. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Before we do that, I wish to remind everybody the next vote will be a 10-minute vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.

I agree that we need to better track visa overstays. But a fully biometric entry-exit system at all air, sea, and land ports of entry is the kind of unrealistic trigger we can't adopt. Implementation of this amendment would be…

I reserve the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Iowa.

Likewise, an article dated June 6, 2013 in Commentary debunks the myth that immigration would bankrupt the Medicare trust fund. The title of the article is notable: ``Message to Congress: Immigrants Pay More Than Their `Fair Share' of…