We tried to partner with the FBI. But that was even, I am not saying kludgey, but there are issues of how you all coordinate.

I think that you get a lot of criticism for implementing the law.

Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.

When I visited Lummi Nation in October of last year, fentanyl was already taking its toll.

None of the people we represent who are on the frontlines of this crisis want us to play politics with their lives.

Making sure we can adequately support the resettlement of these refugee populations is not just the right thing to do, it also supports important national security and strategic interests.

Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.

But if we start with the highest level possible, that the United States of America declares this a national emergency, I believe that we can overcome a lot of the barriers that we are facing.

Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.

I ask unanimous consent that the vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Burrows nomination?

We have got to act on those requests as well as the President's funding requests to meet operational requirements and needs at the Southern border.

I am going to continue to do everything I can, and working with everyone I can to make sure we meet this moment.

Thank you for standing with us and for your ongoing friendship.

we can and should be addressing foes, like Putin, and supporting allies and populations facing war and famine all at the same time.

It is important that the administration has requested this funding to continue to stabilize the child care system.

We cannot afford to treat this as a zero-sum game. We are the United States of America.

It has been 40 years since we have come to a bipartisan agreement on how to change the law.

Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.