"Despite these benefits to working families, my republican colleagues want to stop this transformative plan."
"Let us not parse words here. The PRC poses a serious and growing challenge, economically, and in terms of our national security."
"when we talk about competing against China and countering Chinese influence, we are talking about competing against its government, not the Chinese people, or the millions of Chinese-Americans who hel..."
"the Senate must have its voice heard in this process."
"the health of one body of water is intrinsically connected to the health of another."
"we owe it to our colleagues, and our communities, and most of all, our constituents, to put forward the shared priorities of this chamber in a slate of bipartisan spending bills."
"I think this is something that we really need to take a look at because your point is let's study it."
"No one earning above $125,000.00 is going to benefit."
"Our most important military asset isn't our weapons or our equipment, it is the brave and talented women and men who are willing to put their lives on the line to keep our country safe."
"The long-term health and resiliency of the supply chain and the economy depends on a stable and functioning freight rail system."
"Our military needs the certainty of a regular and smooth appropriations process that they can depend on."
"Trains have been getting longer and longer, some as long as 5 miles out West."
"We can't expect more freight to move by rail in more places--which I support as part of a cleaner, greener, surface transportation network--if railroads continue with congestion embargoes, which effec..."
"The FDA has not been an effective partner in combating drug shortages."
"The Coast Guard and the civilian U.S. merchant marine are facing a unique challenge associated with the booming economy."
"Without affordable housing, Coasties are required to commute hours to work."
"Ninety-seven Members of the House, including Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Payne, and Ranking Member Larsen, actually have already signed a letter requesting fiscal year 2024 appropriations funding f..."
"The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing historic investments in our Nation's infrastructure, and much of the material to build that infrastructure--roads, bridges, airports, transit systems, an..."