If we cannot, because you mentioned earlier that it is so expensive to lower the corporate tax rate--can we get it down to Ireland's? Maybe not.

The highly mobile intangibles--Microsoft can move licenses to their Irish subsidiary, and they do not pay a single cent of tax.

I think NOAA's schedule is absurd, I do.

we have an incredibly robust environment, coastal area, one of the most ecologically productive places.

But why there are not drain outlets in that wall and why Federal standards would not call for certain increment of drainage flow or offsetting walls or something in some areas, I simply don't understand.

I think we can all agree upon that, right?

I would argue that if we are going to increase our security through that subtle power you speak of in your testimony...

Some of these high-tech companies have very low effective tax rates. . . . How much lower can you get than zero?

I cannot help but note that we are more prosperous than every country which has a consumption tax.

If we are going to do tax reform, is it just a matter of lowering the corporate rate so it does not profit them to move overseas?

Social Security faces serious challenges. The Trustees Report tells us the Social Security trust funds will be exhausted in 2034.

Americans deserve a fact-based conversation about the tough choices necessary so that Social Security is a program our children and grandchildren can count on.

Mr. President, I rise to speak to the repeal and replace effort that is before us, and the challenge has been how to do so. Senator McConnell has recently introduced a bill, and as we pore over it, there is much to like, but quite likely…

I introduced my plan to fix Social Security. My good friend from Connecticut, Mr. Larson, also has a plan.

Social Security provides important retirement and disability benefits that millions of Americans rely on.

Fixing Social Security will require tough choices, choices that will affect the lives of millions of Americans.

Mr. Chairman, I rise to speak on the National Defense Authorization Act being considered this evening and on my amendment No. 22 to require an Army cyber training readiness assessment. It is vital that we adequately fund our military with…

I believe we should identify and very closely monitor suspected radicalized Islamic terrorists.