So the effect of this Republican provision to allow doctors to be gagged from even discussing abortion with their patients is outrageous.

The Republicans want to take us forward to the dark ages again ... when women were property that you could easily control, even trade if you wanted to. It's appalling we are having this debate in the 21st century.

I ask the vice president to stop dodging the issue with legalese, and acknowledge his continued ties with Halliburton to the American people.

We depend on the Supreme Court to uphold the integrity of our government.

So the effect of this Republican provision to allow doctors to be gagged from even discussing abortion with their patients is outrageous.

We have other legislation that all of you are aware that I have been so active on, with my colleagues here, and that is to shut down the gun shows.

Judge Samuel Alito's accomplishments in life are the embodiment of the American dream.