I congratulate Senator Coons for a second time on the passage of legislation that will reauthorize 30 temporary bankruptcy judgeships in districts around the country. I was pleased to support Senator Coons' very strong and persistent…

I commend the Senate for agreeing to this resolution to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement and to officially recognize May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Despite the progress that has been made in improving…

I rise on the Senate floor today to pay tribute to Mary Leahy, director at the Central Vermont Adult Basic Education--sister, friend, and lifetime educator--who is retiring this month. For 40 years, Central Vermont Adult Basic Education…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Leahy are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'')

As we move into the 21st century, intellectual property becomes one of America's most important assets.

If you want to protect American industry, that is not a Republican or Democratic idea or issue.

As Chairman Leahy and Senator Grassley noted, the report makes clear that intellectual property is a key driver of our economy.

It may be anticompetitive for them to then use the International Trade Commission to enjoin competitors from using that standardized technology.

I introduced along with Senator Grassley to strengthen the penalties for trafficking in counterfeit drugs.

I agree with what Senator Whitehouse says. We are in a sometimes rapidly changing world...

I am afraid just because somebody wants to make some money on something that really does not apply, they end up stifling innovation.

Senator Kohl and I wrote to the Justice Department about this issue.

Today the Senate will vote on a vital piece of legislation that I am proud to cosponsor, to prevent the rise in interest rates on need-based student loans. Without action, millions of students across the country will see their interest…

for the last 4 months, the Senate has been forced to slowly work its way through the backlog created by Republican objections at the end of last year to consensus nominees. Finally, with consideration today of the long-delayed nomination…

May 3 was World Press Freedom Day. In this country, we recognize freedom of expression as our most cherished right. It forms the foundation for every other freedom, and an independent press is essential to its exercise. Yet in many…

today I am proud to introduce a bill to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act. I am pleased that Senator Coons, Senator Whitehouse, and Senator Schumer have joined me in this effort. When enacted, this legislation will…

I know we are about to vote on these judges, but I wish to make a few remarks about the VAWA reauthorization before we do so. There are few tools more important in the fight to end domestic and sexual violence than the Violence Against…

reserving the right to object, and I do not believe I will object, is this based on the unanimous consent agreement that was entered into by the two leaders? I ask, through the Chair, the Senator from Texas, is this amendment No. 2086?

one of the hallmarks of the Violence Against Women Act is the success it has had reducing violence against women across the country. Because we have made much progress over the past 18 years on domestic violence but have had less success…

I appreciate the work the leadership has done, and I know Senator Murray has been very involved with that too, and I appreciate her help in getting us to a point where we now have a unanimous consent to get to votes and we can finally pass…

the reason why so many people across the political spectrum support the Leahy-Crapo bill and the reason they oppose this amendment is it is going to remove the historic emphasis of women in VAWA. The improvements we have made in the…

today we are finally going to vote on the nominations of Gregg Costa and David Guaderrama to fill judicial emergency vacancies on the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Western Districts of Texas. Both of these nominees to fill…

I will speak further about the Violence Against Women Act because I believe the Leahy-Crapo, et al, bill has the best balance possible to protect the most people possible.

I ask unanimous consent that John Tracy of my staff be granted the privileges of the floor for the rest of today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I wish to commend and thank Senator Klobuchar, Senator Mikulski, Senator Boxer, and Senator Cantwell for their outstanding statements earlier today in support of our bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Their…