So many of the challenges and concerns that many of us vocalize with respect to China and its predatory economic practices are shared by our G7 partners, by G20 member countries.

I do not believe I will get to all of the questions I wanted to ask of all the witnesses because I do want to give Senator Merkley a lot of time to ask whatever might be on his mind.

today, I wish to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of Fort Wayne Police officer David Tinsley. His life was characterized by humility, selflessness, and commitment to his community. Born in Bloomington, IN, David…

We applaud you for the foresight in creating this Subcommittee and leading this conversation forward.

infrastructure loans to governments with opaque terms, producing poor quality projects with strings attached and leading to staggering debt.

At the president's direction, I spoke to President Hernandez of Honduras. He told me the caravan is now making its way through Mexico, headed for the southern border, was organized by leftist organizations and financed by Venezuela.

I mean, in the last fiscal year, we apprehended more than -- more than -- more than ten terrorists or suspected terrorists per day at our southern border. From countries that are referred to in the lexicon as other than Mexico.

Regulations, particularly those regulations that are somewhat hard to understand and may be difficult to comply with, tend to be favored by incumbent firms in any industry.

I come to the floor today to discuss the opioid abuse epidemic, which has taken the lives of too many Hoosiers, harming families and communities across my State and our country. This is a public health crisis. It is a complex problem, and…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

In Indiana, we are really excited, as I know some of the other States are, about this Opportunity Zone designation.

My hope would be that we do not wait another 31 years before we fix whatever, moving forward, are deficiencies in the Code.

As I travel around the State of Indiana, I just encounter countless businesses that are enjoying the impact of tax reform in a very positive way.

Recently, our friends in the Jewish community celebrated their holiest days. During these times, I know they have taken note of America's strong support for Israel. Our two countries are tied by common values and joint interests as we…

I thank the ranking member for yielding. Fiscal year 2019 starts on October 1, and it is wonderful to be here in September considering a conference report on two additional appropriation measures. I would like to commend Chairman…

I ask unanimous consent that my defense fellow, John Galer, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 115th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I come to the floor to bring attention to suicide prevention, an issue of tremendous importance to families and communities across Indiana and our country. The Senate will be introducing a resolution very soon recognizing suicide as a…

Unnecessary government red tape is preventing us from taking advantage of clean, renewable hydropower generation at existing nonpowered dams. The current regulatory process simply takes too long, taking up to a decade for the project to be…