The United States Senate is not here to just staple the paperwork on this deal and then salute it. We’ve got to go in there with an editing pencil, not a rubber stamp.

This is indeed a concern, … We will tackle it.

I believe very strongly that no jurisdiction in this country has shown that they have been hurt by their inability to impose discriminatory taxes against the Internet, … State and local governments have a right...

I’ll tell you, gentlemen, it’s this kind of case that makes many of us in Congress skeptical that it’s actually a new day,

[But her declarations weren’t strong enough to convince some senators.] Gale Norton is no James Watt, but that distinction alone is not enough to justify this nomination, … I will vote ‘no.’

It strikes me you’re trying to have it both ways, … I find it troubling, in terms of credibility.

I intend ? to fight with all of my strength to keep the companies from exporting problems that we have here overseas,

We’re looking for the right vehicle to get this important provision into law and get some cost containment into the Medicare benefit.

Now, the supposed justifications for restart have completely evaporated and the funds that are being wasted will go where they have long belonged: into cleaning up the environment that adjoins our lifeblood, the Columbia River,...

Many health care providers, particularly physicians in rural and urban areas, are leaving the Government programs because of inadequate reimbursement rates.

until we get all the facts on the table.

In today’s world, it is shortsighted to think that infectious diseases cannot cross borders. By allowing developing countries access to generic drugs, we not only help improve health in those nations, we also help ourselves...

If he’s accurately quoted, I must say, it’s outrageous, … You all have indicated to us that you do not target children.