I certainly think that we all in America, and particularly in positions of leadership in our Government, should respect the British people's sovereign right to govern their own affairs.

Mr. President, I would like to recognize Marion Fletcher of Hot Springs, AR, as this week's Arkansan of the Week, for 53 years of service to agriculture education in Arkansas. Marion recently retired, and I would like to take a few moments…

I want to discuss cooperation with our intelligence community from Silicon Valley, specifically Twitter and a company called DataMiner.

The Wall Street Journal also reported that the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, directed DataMiner to stop the contract because he was worried about, quote, 'the optics,' end quote, of helping intelligence agencies.

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the fiscal year 2017 Defense Appropriations bill. In a world that is more dangerous and more complex than ever before, it is critically important that we ensure our military remains the best trained, the…

Madam President, today I recognize Thomas Galyon of Rogers, AR, as this week's Arkansan of the Week for his advocacy work with the Arkansas chapter of the national ALS Association. Tom was diagnosed with ALS in 2014 and has been a tireless…

Madam President, 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…

Madam Speaker, I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to Benjamin Wiggins of El Dorado, Kimberly Monterosso of Camden, Parker Ross of Hot Springs, Nicholas Amerson of Pearcy, and Krisanna Reynolds of Smackover. These star…

Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 5278. I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin, Congressman Duffy, and Chairman Bishop for their work in crafting this bipartisan legislation. H.R. 5278 is a compromise bill designed to save Puerto…

Mr. President, the Federal Government's No. 1 responsibility is to protect the American people. As the Obama administration approaches its final months, the American people still do not feel, with any degree of confidence, that Washington…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the dedicated and exceptional work of Mr. Sanford Tollette, the executive director of the Joseph Pfeifer Kiwanis Camp in Arkansas. The camp provides at-risk and underprivileged children throughout Arkansas…

I think it reflects very well on your character that you've disclosed it up front, as well as that it was dismissed as completely unfounded.

I think it's a good thing for government employees to be involved in their community.

Why would the Federal Government want to take on a liability and change a culture and a way of life?

As Representative Poliquin already mentioned, just up the road here there is a $68 million backlog at Acadia.

In hearings, we have Federal land managers come into the hearing, the National Park Service being one of them.

Do we really need more Federal land? Do we not already have enough Federal land in enough places set aside?

If this were a national monument, all the trees would be considered part of the national monument.