This is our second hearing on the 2016 Water Resources Development Act or WRDA.

Now, will you commit to us now in this meeting that you will follow the direction of Congress, specifically the Appropriations Committee, and language that is coming your way and stop trying to regulate ordinary farming, whether you think…

It seems like the Corps is looking for ways... to say no instead of yes.

I have always been supportive of the Corps' role in support our Nation's critical infrastructure.

this is a big deal.

As we find ourselves in a situation where we are downgrading, China and Russia are not standing still.

The only way, if we are going to try to reinstate our position of superiority, is to go ahead and do what's necessary in all the possible scenarios.

All, is the current defense budget sufficient to simultaneously rebuild the readiness of each of your services and modernize the force for the future while continuing current operations around the globe?

All, would each of you agree that budget constraints have forced each service to prioritize near-term readiness at expense of capacity, capability, modernization, and infrastructure?

We have more mission than money, manpower, and time.

All, we are working with OSD to help facilitate the timely hiring civilians at our depots, shipyards and ammunition plants.

Our aggregate pilot inventory meets current authorizations.

I ask unanimous consent that all time during quorum calls between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. today be equally divided in the usual form. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, I rise to speak on the nomination of John King to be Secretary of Education. Dr. King has impressive credentials and an inspiring personal story. I have had the opportunity to meet with him and discuss his leadership and…

Mr. President, on February 13, 2016, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away in his sleep. He was an enduring legacy of the Reagan administration and the conservative standard not only on the Supreme Court but for the entire…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Perdue). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I wrote EPA a letter on March the 10th on this topic, but the response received yesterday doesn't really answer the question, I don't believe.

Mr. President, I am rising now to respond to a statement that was made by our good friend from Illinois a few minutes ago, to clarify. It is kind of interesting that we look back and we find that when the Republicans had someone in the…