I want to place an important emphasis on our adversaries, Russia and China, and the threat that they pose.

You defend more than 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline, and a lot of that is in my district.

What I would like to say is just yesterday, I was on the phone with the FEMA administration still trying to get funding for the city of Biloxi, and this is back in 2005.

One size doesn't fit all. One community is not the same as the other.

I want to join my colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, in expressing regret that we don't have the important national security business of this Congress before the Senate right now. Clearly, it is important to do a nomination and a…

I am excited to share that Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, has recently been named one of the best places to live in 2024. This charming Mississippi Gulf Coast town, often referred to as part of the secret coast, has gained national attention…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Cline The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

Today, I rise in support of Congressman Pfluger's bill, H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. We all know that the Chinese Communist Party will stop at nothing to undermine the United…

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 249, nays 161, not voting 20, as follows: [Roll No. 408]…

I include in the Record President Biden's Statement of Administration Policy opposed to H.R. 1516. Statement of Administration Policy H.R. 1516--DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act--Rep. Pfluger…

This bill does not provide the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to issue a waiver from funding restrictions if it is in the interest of America's national security. Without this waiver, we just cannot get behind this bill. We need…

This bill does not ban China from influencing our institutions of higher education. It just makes universities choose between relationships with Chinese universities and the Department of Homeland Security funding. This bill will not stop…

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Mississippi is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

As we look to the basis of the amendment, we see that this amendment deals with election interference, something that I believe both parties share concerns about. We know that in less than 60 days people from across this great land will go…

I would be glad to yield to my friend. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.

I rise today to commend a great public servant, CAPT Eddie Crossman of the U.S. Navy, a friend, an outstanding sailor, and a dedicated patriot. This year, after nearly three decades of service, Captain Crossman is retiring from the Navy. I…

reclaiming my time, the distinguished chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has plenty to do to distract him from thinking of making remarks. I am delighted that he happened to be within the sound of my voice for this…

I simply rise to ask unanimous consent that Captain Edward Crossman be granted floor privileges until August 2, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.