I would just encourage this committee to continue to focus on the needs for licensed spectrum as well, too.

Our discussion of spectrum policy today comes on the heels of this committee's approval of the MOBILE NOW Act.

I think this was an important hearing with a very talented and knowledgeable panel.

Spectrum for mobile broadband is giving rural America the tools and resources it needs.

Unlicensed spectrum offers opportunities for businesses of all sizes to innovate and continue to fuel the vast expansion of the Internet of Things.

Spectrum is the lifeblood of this connectivity, improving the lives of people around the globe.

However, just a little over a month into the Trump administration, the President, through his ill-conceived and hasty U.S. counterterrorism policies seeks to weaken counterterrorism defenses built over the 16 years since 9/11.

The climate that the Nation is in at this moment poses the greatest threat to Homeland Security than at any other time since the days following September 11, 2001.

This careless Executive Order and President Trump's inflammatory rhetoric used throughout his campaign and during his presidency provides propaganda for terrorist networks and alienates our allies within the United States and abroad.

I want to offer my condolences to the family of Srinivas Kuchibhotla and my prayers for a speedy recovery for Alok Madasani who were brutally shot in Kansas City Kansas, and senselessly gunned down by an angry racist.

I have said it several times and I will continue, we need an independent commission to fully investigate Russia's interference with the election and any potential Trump campaign ties to Putin and his policies.

the Senate Committee on Appropriations has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 115th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Vice Chairman Leahy, I ask unanimous…

Words matter as well as actions--we need diplomacy and a strong homeland security plan bolstered by a military that can come to the fore if peaceful efforts to resolve disputes fail.

The United States cannot make more enemies than we are making friends--we cannot afford to turn our friends into enemies or absent allies when we need them to fight terrorist threats.

what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is postcloture on the Pruitt nomination.

I am delighted to rise this afternoon in support of Scott Pruitt, nominated for EPA Administrator, and to congratulate the leadership of this Senate and the administration for persevering on this nomination to the point where we will get a…

Well, obviously, it is being simplified in Europe. So let me start with Mr. Laustra, and then anyone else can jump in.

A lack of continuity, exactly right, yes.