Within the next 10 years, the cash deficit in Social Security will be about $1.3 trillion.

Again, we were misled that there were supposedly protests and then something sprang out of that, an assault sprang out of that.

But, Madam Secretary, do you disagree with me that a simple phone call to those evacuees to determine what happened would have ascertained immediately that there was no protest?

I appreciate the fact that you called it an assault.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and Madam Secretary, I would like to join my colleagues in, you know, thanking you for your service sincerely.

I mean, this attack started at 9:40 p.m. Benghazi time, and it was an assault.

I rise to pay tribute to a man who has been generous with his time, his treasure, and his heart, to his friends, his family, the State of Wisconsin, and to America, Senator Herb Kohl. America and Wisconsin have always been defined by…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tributes to Departing Senators Herb Kohl

Republicans have proven to be willing to be held accountable. Democrats have not.

I think the basic point is correct, it's what this election is about.

I think the basic point is correct. It's what this election is about.

in 1987, our total Federal debt stood at $2.3 trillion. It took us 200 years as a Nation to incur $2.3 trillion in debt. Last year, with the debt ceiling debate, we increased our debt limit by a little more than $2 trillion. We will blow…

I think it is prudent that we have an overt posture, overt monitoring of belief systems that are basically causing people to act out violently.

That is the goal. What is happening right now?

When you take the uniform off, you can still continue your oath and serve.

Your presence at the weekly prayer breakfast will be sorely missed.

Senator Akaka has demonstrated his commitment to public service throughout his life.

We would be damn idiots to ignore them.

His cheerful smile, encouraging attitude, and genuine desire to make a difference has been a hallmark of his many years of service to this country.

But have not people been doing that for decades and simply not been able to get control over it?

I am highly concerned about products not being able to be utilized in government buildings anymore that will cost jobs.

As a business person, when you see some department that is really out of control, you either eliminate it or you drastically cut its budget.

I am highly skeptical, when you see the comments going back decades about how out of control this agency has been...

I have always felt the best disinfectant is the light of day, and I would say having to explain in front of a Senate hearing is probably a pretty good benchmark.

I think those anecdotal examples of just outrageous spending by the Federal Government are extremely important.