But America's markets are the greatest in the world because we have strong investor protections--and because we have effective regulators who work to make sure we have transparent, fair, and honest markets that Americans deserve.

New technologies risk further concentrating power on Wall Street at the expense of American savers.

Faced with that unfair playing field that favors entrenched, wealthy interests over hardworking Americans, the SEC has its work cut out for it.

For far too long, our markets and financial regulators have answered to the interests of the powerful few on Wall Street.

I ask unanimous consent that I have permission to complete my remarks before the rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I will not go long before the rollcall vote because I know how this place works. So thank you.

Was stripping Americans of their individual freedoms of their bodily autonomy worth it?

If we truly care about America's health, and truly care about individual liberties, which our founders believe paramount to this great Nation, we need to do better during the next pandemic.

The government shouldn't get away with 'because I told you so.' It is not the American way.

I rise today to recognize Sharon Cohen, who retires this week from the Senate Dining Room. Over her almost three decades here, Ms. Cohen has left a lasting impression on a number of my colleagues and guests who have visited the dining…

We want to continue to work with the medical community to go forward for what is best for America because this is going to happen again.

Thousands of veterans went to the VA in Chillicothe, in Dayton, in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, and got those benefits.

It is clear that the American people's trust in public officials has been harmed by failed policies and flawed mandates.

I would encourage the VA to continue to be creative about your outreach, particularly looking at how to reach veterans who are not connected to the VA.

Only when we have gathered the facts can we make informed recommendations for the next pandemic.

I would encourage the VA to continue to be creative about your outreach, particularly looking at how to reach veterans who are not connected to the VA.

Thousands of veterans went to the VA in Chillicothe, in Dayton, in Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus, and got those benefits.

Thank you all for your work on the PACT Act, and this is how government should operate.