The legislators that I know, the ones that are working in all these States, Republican and Democrat, are trying to ensure that the elections are fair and free.

The DOJ's complaint, the lawsuit that the Biden Administration filed against that Georgia law, quote, 'Reads more like a press release from the Democratic National Committee than a serious lawsuit by an apolitical Justice Department.'

Washington Democrats are politicizing the VRA, the Voting Rights Act, by seeking to overturn common sense and lawful State election integrity reforms.

The conditions that existed in 1965 simply do not exist today. There is no evidence of widespread voter suppression or voter discrimination.

They're seeing the Department of Justice being weaponized for political purposes.

The rationale for having voter ID is being made by the very Administration who's accusing States of being racist.

I would question the assertion of my, quote, 'privilege and White power.'

Voter ID is a necessary tool for ensuring the integrity of ballots and election.

Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Councilman Harry Silver, a truly distinguished public servant, as he marks his 100th birthday. Harry Silver served the people of Alexandria, Louisiana, on the city council for more than 15 years before…

The truth is that it is easier today for Americans to vote than ever before in our nation's history.

Do they know that four in five Americans--80 percent--support requiring voters to show photo identification to cast a ballot?

This is a purposeful misinformation campaign by my Democrat colleagues and by a Democrat in the Administration to lie and suggest that opposing the following is voter suppression.

Senator Schumer knew he wouldn't pass this bill. His purpose is not the legislation. The purpose is to delegitimize elections ahead of the game and to intentionally divide the country.

Rice farms experience the highest fertilizer cost increase, averaging $62.04 per acre.

Traditional farm bill programs are not designed to react to these economic challenges.

As I travel throughout the 5th Congressional District, I continue to hear concerns from Louisiana farmers about the many challenges currently facing the agriculture industry.

Mr. President, I had the privilege to listen to my colleague from California's oration and the privilege to hear many of the things spoken, both by the President and by colleagues here in the Senate, as regards to the voting rights bill…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff: John Wright Picard, an intern. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________