I am looking forward to working with you, Ranking Member Nelson, and my Subcommittee Chair, Senator Wicker.

I believe this flexibility is really critical.

It is important for us to work together to consider the best path forward to protect net neutrality.

I am afraid the draft legislative proposal would make it nearly impossible for the FCC to deal with future problems or opportunities as they come up.

I rise today to speak in opposition to an amendment offered by Senator McCain pertaining to the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, popularly referred to as the Jones Act. I will, of course, start by saying that the chairman of the Armed Services…

It has been unfortunate that we have seen a disconnect in a lot of different ways... who have really been very dismissive of the real threat that exists coming from North Korea.

I come from Hawaii, which is a place geographically most closest to the Korean peninsula and a place where people... actually monitor and listen when North Korea beats its drums and delivers its threats.

the policy, in my view, wasn't in place long enough to really have the impact that it could have to force major change within North Korea

I rise today in opposition to S. 1, which will circumvent the administration's official review process for projects crossing international borders and approve construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline, a pipeline dedicated to increasing…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Ernst). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be granted to Jimmy O'Dea, a fellow in my office, for the remainder of the 114th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

``. . . to constitute tribunals inferior to the supreme Court; ``To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high seas, and offences against the law of nations; . . .''

I am rising today in very strong support of this Hire More Heroes Act introduced by my friend, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis), someone whom I have been privileged to work with and am proud to cosponsor this legislation…

I rise today in support of the nomination of Sarah Saldana to serve as Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. Before I proceed, I would like to thank the good Senator from Ohio for his tributary…

I take this opportunity to pay tribute to Senator Levin as his distinguished Senate career comes to a close at the end of the 113th Congress. Senator Levin has proudly represented the people of Michigan in the Senate for 36 years. The…

I thank the Senator for yielding. Murthy Nomination I rise today to speak in strong support of the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General of the United States. In these brief remarks I will explain why I think he is a highly…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Levin). Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 4329

I object to the request for a modification. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the original request?