It certainly is. And the Violence Against Women Act aims to provide financial support for communities that need it most so they can continue to keep women safe.

I agree that this language is intended to cover a variety of crucial victim services including transportation services.

I thank the Senator from New Hampshire for bringing attention to this important issue and for all her hard work addressing issues of domestic and sexual violence. As a Senator and a prosecutor, I have found that transportation is a…

I agree that helping women access these services is absolutely consistent with the intent of the Violence Against Women Act.

Would you agree that the availability of transportation is critical to making sure all women have access to the services provided by crisis centers, shelters, and other service providers?

Have you found that transportation is something that crisis centers are currently able to provide?

last month, the Senate came together and passed the Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012. Our legislation takes some much needed steps to help the most vulnerable victims of domestic and sexual violence, and it…

I will not take more than a few minutes, as I have explained to the senior Senator from North Dakota. I appreciate his courtesy, and I ask unanimous consent that my statement be made as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Withought…

I commend the FBI for also continuing to combat corruption.

Should I be expecting a specific legislative proposal from the FBI or the administration in the near future?

mandating military custody in these situations merely hampers the FBI's ability to react swiftly and flexibly in gathering intelligence and evidence.

We voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act here in the Senate.

Today marks the 150th anniversary of the United States Department of Agriculture, and I would like to take a moment to pay tribute to USDA's mission and day-to-day work and to all those involved in the agriculture industry--from farmers…

I joined with Senator Feinstein in introducing S. 2003, the Due Process Guarantee Act, to ensure that U.S. citizens apprehended on American soil are not detained indefinitely without charge or without trial.

It is appropriate that we welcome Director Robert Mueller of the Federal Bureau of Investigation back to the Committee during National Police Week.

I know Director Mueller is keenly aware of their sacrifice and is focused on how best to protect those people who protect us.

I introduced the Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act. This would be for a nationwide forensics reform act, including research and standards.

I have joined Senator Mark Udall in cosponsoring the Due Process and Military Detention Amendments Act, which would repeal that mandatory military detention requirement.

We are losing too many fine law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

But we have to be sure that we are conducting sufficient oversight to ensure that we protect the privacy rights and civil liberties of law-abiding Americans.

I am sure you agree with me that, when the government has experts testify, that testimony, especially on things of a scientific nature, is the best possible.

This is a very troubling trend. I continue to work on the Bulletproof Vest Grant Program.

I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the remaining time between now and 5:30 be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk…

I ask unanimous consent that the time run until 5:30 p.m. on the nominees, which would be approximately 50 minutes, but that time be divided in the usual form. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. President, last…

I was fortunate to be able to attend the argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the provision in the affordable care act providing that individuals should take personal responsibility for paying for their health…