if I answered the question, Mr. Chairman, would that be considered derogatory? Perhaps it is a parliamentary inquiry. The PRESIDING OFFICER. I think in Montana, it is considered a compliment.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Markey). Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 3967

So I object to Senator Whitehouse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection is heard.

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I would conclude by encouraging the chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs to use his substantial level of influence with the leaders that he described as necessary to approve the consideration of these amendments. He speaks…

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I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to C. Clyde Jones

I thank my friend, Mr. Arrington, for hosting this very important hour on this very important topic. I will concede that Texas is bigger geographically than Kansas and several other States as well. You know, it is important that we talk…

Which will lead to hungry Americans. When you are well fed, you have a lot of problems. When you are not well fed, you have one problem.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 3967

as you know, the Senate is currently considering the Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. This bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive toxic exposure bill ever considered for veterans. My colleagues deserve a fair consideration…

I thank Mr. Arrington for doing this tonight. I thank him for being such a champion and continuing to raise this issue, which is incredibly important to all of the Midwest, the West Coast, the East Coast, our entire country, vitally…

I want to speak this morning really to America's veterans and provide an update on our work to get our toxic exposure legislation across the finish line. The Senate is in the midst of considering the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson…

secondly, I would ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak even though it may go a moment or two longer and that the vote be delayed to allow me to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I want to talk today about one of the most disturbing human catastrophes in the world. Now, I have recently visited the Ukraine border, and I have done medical mission work around the world from Haiti to Honduras to Africa. I have seen…

In preparation for reauthorizing the farm bill in 2023, I rise today to deliver the tenth installment of my farm bill impact series where I am highlighting various aspects of the farm bill that deserve this Congress' awareness and support…

I was heartbroken by what happened in Uvalde and in Buffalo... willing to come to the table to try to find meaningful solutions.

the transition from military service to civilian life can be challenging in many ways for veterans and their families.