In order to meet our global stability and national security objectives, the U.S. must continue to field and demonstrate the capabilities and readiness of our nuclear forces.

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I would urge a yes vote on Cardin No. 2.

I will look forward to working with you between now and the floor time to see if something can be done.

Any time you have the private sector willing to put up resources to take care of a public need, it is a good idea.

My feeling is the most compelling argument is the rule that is proposed is opposed by the State of Alaska, by the Democrats and Republicans there, the delegation, and I would urge a yes vote.

I would urge a no vote because our colleagues are saying it is damaging to take NOAA out of this equation.

I would urge a no vote.

we are endangering the people of this Country.

veterans can choose to go any place they want to go for health care in the days ahead

there is a tendency with some of the IGs to look at efficiency of how the agency operates rather than the quality of care the patient receives

I would highly recommend that we do look through that process to see what technology.

This is a 'feed the lions' type strategy to say where we are actually effective and people are efficient with dollars.

veteran care will be essential

Mr. Speaker, I rise today because the Constitution is under attack by a President who has never respected the Second Amendment. Gun ownership is a fundamental right of law-abiding Americans. The Supreme Court affirmed this right in 2010…

Mr. President, 240 years ago, the Navy Chaplain Corps was established. Chaplains serve our Nation by serving the members of our military--providing prayer, comfort, support, healing and restoration. Chaplains go into the darkest places on…