I thank the Senator for his leadership on the Finance Committee and just point out to my colleagues who come from States that don't have an income tax that this legislation before us tonight includes making sure we are able to deduct our…

I know that so many of my colleagues are looking forward to wrapping up this year's business and hopefully getting home soon for the holidays. I wish to take a few minutes to speak about a couple of issues. First I wish to give some…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. Small Business Legislation

I ask unanimous consent that Alison Mueller, of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, be granted floor privileges for the rest of December 9, 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

It is just wrong to assume that their CPI is the same as everybody else's and that they are not going to be negatively affected if we do not do something to address it.

Got to have just and reasonable rates. Hydro is not looking to be artificially increased.

The answer to that is no.

I ask unanimous consent all time be yielded back on both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. By unanimous consent, the mandatory quorum call has been waived. The question is, Is it the…

I think your unique background in work force provides an interesting viewpoint too.

So we do not want anything that jeopardizes that.

I called on President Obama to nominate a qualified individual to lead NHTSA without delay.

I think that the American people will be safer. Obviously, Germany has proven that they can get there. So we should do the same.

What do we need to do to ensure 100 percent repair recalls?

There is no physiological difference between a pilot flying cargo and pallets and passengers. There's no reason for the distinction.

In September, Senators Heller, McCaskill also called on the President to nominate a new NHTSA administrator without delay.

There is a huge growing middle class around the globe. They want our products, but if we can't get them there, they will obviously look to other markets.

They should all be covered with the same rules.

If you've got a defect and you're recalling because they all have to be fixed, I'm not sure there's another--there's no other number that's your target except 100 percent.

My constituents now are just flabbergasted that the NFL continues to enjoy a tax-exempt status.

A powerful message was sent that there can be no tolerance, zero tolerance, for racism and hatred.

I think today's hearing is a very good opportunity for us to discuss what are the changes to be made.

I rise today to call the Senate's attention to one of the most important economic issues before us, and that is the issue of Net neutrality. We face a pivotal moment in the fight to preserve an open and fair Internet. Last week, the…

But why are we not here today discussing why not make manufacturers responsible for 100 percent recall success?

This is unacceptable.

Mental health services must be accessible to all communities.