Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of drug courts and veterans treatment courts in America. No one disputes the issues of rampant drug use and abuse in our Nation and the tremendous hardship it is placing on families, on businesses…

we must take the necessary steps to protect and defend the important assets deployed in space.

Russia and China are continuing to pursue a full range of anti-satellite weapons that are designed to reduce U.S. military effectiveness.

DOD is complying with the referenced requirements of section 813 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.

The Department of Defense is required by statute and policy to launch National Security Space (NSS) payloads on U.S.-manufactured launch vehicles...

There is scant evidence that anybody is looking for a war in space.

the United States should and does treat space as a warfighting domain.

In light of the enduring and rapidly evolving threats to our space capabilities, we need to continue to improve operational responsiveness and resiliency across all space mission areas, including launch, to provide overall space mission…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of one of our Nation's greatest leaders and, for me, in my young career, a mentor and good friend, William Coleman, Jr., who passed away earlier this year at the age of 96. Throughout…

Both will continue to pursue a full range of antisatellite weapons as a means to reduce U.S. military effectiveness.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today during National Police Week to pay tribute to the Nation's law enforcement men and women. Established in 1962 by President Kennedy, National Police Week serves as a reminder of the incredible sacrifice our police…

Mr. President, over the weekend I heard a story I wanted to share with everyone here today. The story goes that there were three candles burning on a porch right across the street from the Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle, AR--my…

Look, I think when you receive a report that is so clear, and a recommendation by someone like the deputy attorney general, you have no choice but to act.

Our planning process does not devote all that much time to the individual soldiers and their needs.

I would like to talk a little bit about S. 681, the Deborah Sampson Act, which I am proud to cosponsor with Senator Tester and many other Members of the Committee.

I come from Darnel, Arkansas, where $18,000 makes me a millionaire.

The evidence is overwhelming that far more important factors are inadequate public education, under-resourced or unsafe neighborhoods, and discrimination in employment, pay, or promotion.

Thank you, Senator Isakson and Senator Tester for having this very important hearing. There are so many good initiatives that we are talking about today. As we all know, supporting our Nation's veterans is one of the most important…