This is a country that 4 years ago chopped to pieces an American resident journalist.

We need to strike the right balance to procure these important resources responsibly and protect both our communities and our workers.

If we abolish it would that make it easier for criminal cartels to traffic firearms in this country?

So stipulated, but I am sort of making a different point.

I continue to believe we have to codify it or we are in trouble.

I really appreciate that. And now President Roberts in the time that I have been in the Senate, you have gone to bat again and again and again to solve tough problems.

I was hearing the same message from folks, mine coal safely. Help us diversify and find other opportunities.

we got that one fixed.

the miner retiree health care plan was on the verge of going bust in 2017.

If Congress does not release the hold on appropriated funds to fund this security force, what is going to happen?

We need to make sure that Federal benefits, like those available under the Black Lung Benefits Program and the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, are available to the workers who need them.

I am happy about this silica standard.

An incredible global alliance of 50 different countries coming to Ukraine's defense, providing financing, imposing and enforcing sanctions.

I do not think it is anywhere near sufficient.

I just do not see how the U.S. can say that is enough.

I would love your commitment to work with me to make clear to the Mexican government that appropriating the private property of American companies would be very bad for this important relationship that we have with Mexico.

yes, seizure of private companies is not a good way to attract investment.

I still think it falls so far below the hurdle that I do not think that warranted a passing grade.