as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 439, H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act; further, that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and that the…

I thank my colleague from Utah. Madam President, thank you for the time and recognition. I want to say thank you to him for bringing this issue forward. As I am out and about in Tennessee, I hear a lot about this. People are concerned…

I object. Reserving the right to object, this summer, several of us made clear that, given the unprecedented lawfare by the Biden-Harris administration against President Trump, we will not consent to fast-tracking any judicial nominees…

my distinguished friend and colleague the Senator from California makes an impassioned plea that we not pass this bill. I appreciate his thoughtfulness and care and consideration that he routinely gives to matters pending before the…

I thank the gentleman from Iowa for yielding. Mr. Chair, there were 14,700 pounds of fentanyl seized in fiscal year 2022; 27,000 pounds of fentanyl seized in 2023; and 19,700 pounds of fentanyl seized so far in fiscal year 2024. Mr. Chair…

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party is the highest organ of authority within the 2,000-member National Party Congress. The 205 full members of the Central Committee have critically important decisionmaking authorities and…

the resurgence of American conservatism over the last three-quarters of a century had many fathers: James Burnham, Willmore Kendall, Frank Meyer, Richard Weaver, Milton Friedman, Russell Kirk, and, of course, William F. Buckley. They laid…

I recognize the presence of my friend and colleague the senior Senator from Tennessee.

I recognize my dear friend, Coach Bill Higdon, who is turning 80 years old this month. Coach Higdon retired from the University of Tennessee in 2009 and was inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, something I will never be…

The underlying bill rightfully includes a robust set of preconditions prior to lifting any sanctions on members of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. However, when it comes to those who have been sanctioned for their…

Just to be clear, the persecution is rather stark: enforced disappearance, torture or cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment or punishment; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary arrests or detentions; serious problem…

Nothing? It gives the President of the United States, whether Republican or Democrat, the ability to defend our country, to create accountability when a bad actor engages in undermining our national interests. My colleagues say we need…

here is a number for everyone to think about today: $35.3 trillion--$35.3 trillion. That is our Nation's debt number. As you can see, we have gotten there because of years of deficit spending. Right now, this massive sum, which is our…

reserving the right to object, U.S. diplomats serve a singular purpose: to advocate for and protect U.S. interests all over the world. The Constitution makes abundantly clear that the security of the American homeland and commerce with…

Today I attended a marvelous program in Emancipation Hall where a statue of Johnny Cash was unveiled for time immemorial. The statue of Johnny Cash was placed there by the State of Arkansas who earlier placed the statue of Daisy Bates in…

I also ask that the Administrator be held in contempt if he doesn't get all that done.

Congress must continue to hold Boeing accountable for the safety of its aircraft.

I would like to go on record and thank NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.