we cannot keep just talking and talking. We’ve got to do something, bring that bill to the floor.

Well, I think he’s going to have a lot of explaining to do to the people of West Virginia to tell them why he doesn’t have the guts to take on the drug companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, why he is not prepared to expand…

You got two people saying, hey, if you don’t do it my way, I don’t care what the President wants. I don’t care what 48 of my colleagues want. It’s my way or the highway, and that I regard is arrogance.

while the distinguished leader is still on the floor, I thank him for his comments. It is very late at night, and I will speak further about this next week. I must admit, when I came here as the junior-most Member of the Senate, I did not…

those who know me, and even those who don't, are well aware of the pride I have in my Italian heritage. My maternal grandparents emigrated from the Friuli region of Italy, coming to South Ryegate, VT, to work in the granite quarries. Since…

in Vermont, the general store is the epicenter of a community. It is where people not only buy their groceries and newspapers, but also tools and hardware, mittens and hats, axes and chainsaws, gas for their cars, and too many other things…

for the information of the Senate, while I was necessarily absent for the confirmation votes of Ramin Toloui and Rashad Hussain, I want the Congressional Record to reflect my support for their confirmations. Had I been present, I would…

while we are waiting for the Senator who wishes to speak, I would note that I appreciate those who worked very hard, including my friends on the floor, on the National Defense Act. Yesterday, that passed with a pretty overwhelming…

I know we are about to go to the vote. Frankly, with what my distinguished colleague just said, I don't know why these aren't all voice votes. But I understand Senator Menendez is on his way here and wishes to speak. Otherwise, I would…

the House came together with the Senate to raise the debt limit, which I think was good because another closedown of our government would have been disastrous. So I am proud, as President pro tempore, to sign the joint resolution that…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Debt Limit

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lujan). The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I would like to take a moment to recognize Xusana Davis, who delivered the keynote address for Vermont's 24th Annual Women's Economic Opportunity Conference earlier this year. Each year, Marcelle and I host this conference to bring…

S. Con. Res. 14, the fiscal year 2022 congressional budget resolution, included a reserve fund in section 3003 to allow the chairman of the Committee on the Budget to revise budget aggregates and committee allocations for legislation that…

I find myself in the somewhat uncomfortable and unusual position of agreeing with Senator Paul. And let me thank him and Senator Lee for their hard work in reclaiming Congress's congressional war powers, another very important issue. The…

I thank the distinguished leader for his words and his statement about our friend Bob Dole. I also agree with him in that we have to stay here and get this work done. Madam President, as someone who has observed the evolution of relations…

I know many Senators will be speaking further on this floor about one of the most distinguished Senators, certainly, I have had the honor to serve with, and that is Bob Dole, the Senator from Kansas, a former majority leader. We will hear…

I will be very brief. I will note that, as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, this bill was negotiated on a bipartisan-bicameral basis to keep the government open and operating until February 18. I urge every Member to vote ``aye.''…