the founders made Washington, D.C., independent, so that the federal government would never again be at the mercy of a mob.

Mr. President, our Nation is in the midst of a historic crime wave that is affecting Americans of every background and walk of life. This surge in violence includes a shocking rise in hate crimes against our fellow citizens of Asian…

We simply must halt global warming. It is a threat to our health, to our ecology, and to our economy.

Madam President, I join my colleagues today to address the ongoing discussions taking place in Congress among the executive branch and in communities across the country about the state of our Nation's infrastructure and how to improve it…

Madam President, Colin Kahl is President Biden's nominee to be the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. This is the top strategic planning position at the Department of Defense--the No. 3 position at our Department of Defense. The role…

One of the problems that has occurred is that we have heard from a number of ag lenders that partner with USDA to make Farm Service Agency guaranteed farm loans to socially disadvantaged farmers who could be negatively impacted by the…

It is important that USDA and this Committee keep farmers and producers at the forefront of any discussion on climate change.

I have focused on here in the U.S. Senate and worked with Senator Tammy Baldwin.

Will you commit to advocating for our farmers, our producers, and rural communities as the administration continues to roll out their executive edicts on climate?

The plan is not just tough. It is fair. It will put police on the street and criminals in jail.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and again, we appreciate, Dr. Bronaugh, your willingness to serve.

We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to the Committee this morning as we consider her nomination to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.

Will you commit to ensuring that those employed at USDA... use official government email accounts, not personal email?

I worry is that the Biden administration's singular focus on climate policy could actually create an environment where our farmers and producers are not seen as part of the solution but instead they are being targeted as the problem.

Will you commit, without reservation, to notify Congress in advance of any public announcement of any major changes regarding policy decisions?

As Congress considers additional climate policies, I urge my colleagues that we should address such legislation in a diligent, collaborative, and bipartisan manner.

I am asking in a bill to increase title 16 to $500 million. That is how serious I am about it.

it would be a great project for SRF funding.