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I have been working with Senators Barrasso and Hoeven on the Restoring Accountability in the IHS Act.

We welcome an effective Chinese role in supporting an Afghan-led peace process.

We agree there is not a military solution to the conflict but rather the best avenue to achieve stability is through a negotiated political settlement.

Any political settlement in Afghanistan must involve negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government.

Thank you Senator Thune for your kind words and your representation for our great state.

I often say that South Dakota punches above its weight in service to the country.

Today I recognize Michele Mustain for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the people of South Dakota while working in my Sioux Falls, SD office. We are grateful for the excellent work she has done for other elected…

Today I recognize Katie Murray for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the citizens of South Dakota while working in my Rapid City and Sioux Falls, offices. Katie is a joy to work with, and she has been an excellent…

Today I recognize Maj. Michael ``Pako'' Benitez for all of his hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the State of South Dakota while working in my Washington, DC, office. Pako entered military service in 1997 and has devoted his…

Today I recognize Shelli Coffey for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the State of South Dakota while working in my Washington, DC, office. Shelli has spent her career working at the Federal Deposit Insurance…

We have pulled in all of services.

From 2.5 years to 12 months?

I think if this trend continues, the B-21 could one day emerge as a model acquisition program.

This is important. It is important that we do the oversight and learn each time we run into one of these what we can do to do a better job.

Because I think it is a valid question, I would like to have the other members to have a chance to do this, but I have to go vote.

I want to make sure that we are doing everything we can to protect our environment.

Senator Scott and I and the Senator from Pennsylvania were all there at what we call the markup.

Today I recognize the hard work of my Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee law clerk Lucy Kelly. Lucy hails from Seattle, WA, and is a second-year law student at American University. While clerking for the Commerce Committee…