We urge residents in the areas that could be impacted to follow the recommendations of local authorities.

The president's made his position clear. There is a principle involved here from the president's standpoint when it comes to issues of life.

The president has wanted to visit the area as soon as possible. We didn't go sooner because we didn't want to be disruptive of efforts going on the ground.

It's going to be a long, hot summer, we know that. It's going to be very difficult.

As a physician, Senator Frist has a moral calling to save lives and alleviate suffering. He joins Nancy Reagan, dozens of Nobel Laureates, thousands of scientists, and millions of patients across the nation in calling for an end to the restrictions that have shackled the search for new cures. I applaud his courage in putting patients over politics.

It is a decision that will bring hope to millions of Americans. I know there's still a long ways to go with the legislation, but a large step has been taken by the majority leader today ... and I admire the majority leader for doing it.