Russ Feingold

Well, I've heard of a lot of tragedies all over the world and in many places in Africa, Eastern Congo and Sudan and of course Darfur, but this was one of the worst in terms of brutality.

In a time when there's so much gridlock and partisanship, this is an issue that we have bipartisan support.

the repeal of the discriminatory don't ask, don't tell law will mean a stronger and more secure America. Discrimination has no place in American society, especially when it undermines our national security by hampering military readiness…

as I leave the Senate I want to take a moment to express my profound thanks to those who have served on my Federal staff over the last 18 years. I feel so fortunate to have had the honor of serving in this body, and the honor of working…

it is with great sadness that I pay tribute to the memory of my friend Richard Holbrooke, who passed away earlier this week. Richard was a masterful diplomat who brought his extraordinary skills to bear on some of the thorniest issues in…

We must ensure that the fight against fraud and corruption continues unabated.

I strongly support the DISCLOSE Act and I believe the Senate should be allowed to consider it. I am pleased to see this bill get such strong support from my colleagues on the Democratic side, and I urge my Republican colleagues to think…

the Senate should have the opportunity to debate and amend this important bill. While the bill has many provisions I support, it also includes billions of dollars of earmarks and funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan that will dig…

Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaties with the U.K. and Australia and their implementing legislation. These treaties would exempt these two countries--two of our most important…

I am pleased to vote for the motion to invoke cloture on Senator Bill Nelson's amendment to ease reporting requirements on small businesses, which are the engine of our economy. Unlike Senator Nelson's commonsense amendment, which was paid…

I am pleased to introduce legislation that will tighten restrictions on individuals who move between the public and private sector--the so-called revolving door. The legislation that I am introducing today aims to better protect the United…

as a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, I voted in support of the confirmation of General Clapper to be Director of National Intelligence. He is clearly qualified for the position and his extensive experience at various…

I am pleased that the Senate just passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. This legislation makes historic investments in the health and nutrition of our Nation's children. In addition to increasing funding for a number of programs…

I want to speak briefly about the nomination of Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. First, I commend the chairman of the Judiciary Committee and his staff for their efforts to make this confirmation process so…

I am voting to end a filibuster that is blocking critical funding for Wisconsin. Passage of this bill, as amended, would help prevent major cuts to education and health care funding as my State, and other States, continue to struggle to…

I want to discuss the important relationship that our country has with the East African nation of Uganda. Last month, Uganda was targeted by horrific bombings that killed 76 people and wounded scores more. We all continue to mourn for the…

He cites the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency reporting recently that the total number of suspensions and debarments in fiscal year 2008 was half the total from 5 years previously.

today I will reintroduce a bill to repair and strengthen the presidential public financing system. The Presidential Funding Act of 2010 will ensure that this system will continue to fulfill its promise in the 21st century. The bill will…

I am pleased to support the efforts of my colleagues to call attention to the refusal of Republicans in the Senate to allow confirmation votes on judicial nominees. We have all heard the numbers only 9 circuit and 27 district judges…

I strongly support the DISCLOSE Act and I believe the Senate should be allowed to consider it. I am pleased to see this bill get such strong support from my colleagues on the Democratic side, and I urge my Republican colleagues to think…

There's obviously a growing recognition that there's no military solution to Afghanistan.

I believe the first and foremost conclusion we get from this is it underscores the need for the President to establish a flexible timetable for the responsible drawdown of U.S. troops.

I voted to end debate on the House amendment to the supplemental appropriations bill because that amendment addresses important domestic priorities for Wisconsin and this country without adding a penny to the deficit. The amendment…

I wish to express my concern about the future of the Kimberley Process, the global voluntary initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds. Last week, key members of the Kimberley Process, including governments, industry…

General Clapper's nomination comes at a critical moment for the Intelligence Community and for our national security.