I think we ought to look and see if they can make a contribution toward this effort to alleviate the wait times.

I know you need additional resources and I am really interested in knowing, at some point, the answer to Mr. Thompson's question about how many do you think that you need.

I rise in opposition to S.J. Res. 28, and I have to comment on a number of allegations made by my friend from Arizona and by other people who support the resolution. I have in my hand a statement from the Budget Committee that is required…

From the Budget Committee, with regard to S.J. Res. 28, we get down to the place where it says ``COST,'' and it says that ``CBO has determined that S.J. Res. 28 would not have any impact on direct spending. . . . '' So I would submit to my…

tomorrow, apparently the Senate is going to have an opportunity to weigh in on the issue of whether it is good policy to allow uninspected, adulterated Vietnamese catfish into the United States. That will be the issue before us in the form…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Ohio…

border security technology must be procured, deployed, and utilized in an appropriate, cost-effective manner.

I continue to support using technology as a force-multiplier along our Nation's borders.

Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Ranking Member.

We need to do better. The frequency of cyber attacks is increasing and the attacks are becoming more sophisticated.

This committee has conducted vigorous oversight of DHS's attempts to deploy security technology along our Nation's borders over the years--and with good reason.

I fear a cyber Katrina if we do not establish a 'whole community approach' to prevent, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks soon.

The Senate version of the Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $275 million for the Maritime Security Program. This is an increase of $65 million above the enacted level for fiscal year 2016. Although we are…

I would like to add a comment from the current TransCom commander, GEN Darren McDew. In January, General McDew said, ``As a military professional and senior leader, I think about and plan for what the future may hold, and I would tell you…

I join today with my good friend, Senator Hirono, to address the requirement for full authorized funding of the Maritime Security Program. Senator Hirono and I serve together on the Seapower Subcommittee and firmly believe that this…

it should come as no surprise that their affiliates may turn to traditional criminal activities to fund ideologically-based violence.

I am encouraged that the Senate will soon complete consideration of the Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. This legislation funds important components of our national defense, invests in our waterways and flood control…

the fight against muscular dystrophy is a cause I have championed since my days in the House of Representatives. My fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy began when a parent told me about his son's diagnosis with the disease. This…