They had nothing to do with the financial crisis, and that must always be taken into consideration.

I am particularly concerned about what this is going to do to small businesses.

That is the impact it is going to have on businesses.

Like most small business owners, my employees, they are my family.

I personally believe the adage that the 20th century was the century of the Atlantic and the 21st is the century of the Pacific.

I am not making an accusation; I am making an observation--but if they are an enabler for North Korea, they are putting 2,000 troops on their border to send the signal, hey, do not mess with us.

I worry sometimes that China may be an enabler to North Korea, for reasons that benefit them by keeping the United States busy.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Dr. Emily Lembeck

Mr. President, I come to the floor of the Senate to do something I periodically like to do when a citizen of my State deserves recognition for the contributions they have made to my State and the citizens of my State. Today is such a day…

As a small business owner, it is unconscionable to me that I cannot talk to my employees.

I think that is going to alienate them even further.

This administration has unleashed an onslaught of rules and regulations since I began to serve in Congress just last year.

Despite almost $4 billion in U.S. assistance to Haiti, the nation suffers from high unemployment, political instability, and growing food insecurity due to prolonged drought.

The U.S. has a tremendous stake in the future of Haiti's democracy.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the subject of justice. As we look around the Capitol, there are effigies and paintings. Even in this Chamber, there are paintings of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, the…

Mr. President, what is the pending business? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Udall amendment No. 3312. Amendment No. 3202 to Amendment No. 2953 (Purpose: To improve the accuracy of mortgage underwriting used by the Federal Housing Administration by…

Madam President, I don't know who wrote what my friend from Alabama is reading, but the truth and the fact is that this is a recommendation that allows the installation of more energy efficiency and the funding of that in terms of housing…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 19, 2016, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled, ``Central America and the Alliance for…