I cannot imagine, Senator, that a man of your intelligence and political acumen was unaware of the meaning and consequences of inviting Charles Murray.

I know this area particularly has been a topic for Senator Wyden for some time.

I think, echoing what Senator Wyden said, we have a great product here.

Count me 100-percent in in any way I can help.

We ought to prove the cynics wrong and get this legislation passed.

I echo as well what Senator Schatz and Senator Wicker said in terms of telehealth being a critical part of how we deal with chronic care and how we get Medicare right.

the sooner we can complete this process, the sooner we can either remove the cloud that hangs over this Administration or get to the bottom if there are circumstances that some of the press reports bear out to be true.

So that means tackling systemic reform. How we treat patients with chronic conditions, how we pay for quality, and how we measure value are key challenges in what we need to get right.

I want to commend my colleagues and friends, and I am proud to be one of the original co-sponsors.

Mr. President, when a United States servicemember gives their life in service to their country, they often leave behind family who we are equally indebted. Ensuring that these survivors are provided every opportunity to succeed and get a…

Mr. President, I am proud to take the floor, and I am especially proud to take the floor after my colleague from Louisiana, whom I believe has offered a very good-faith proposal, both in the specifics of the bill that he has introduced but…

If he doesn't do that, then I think it's going to be very difficult to solicit a lot of support from Democrats.

The President's actions have the potential to undermine that confidence, and that should be deeply concerning no matter which political party you belong to.

Today many challenges threaten that system, that system that has been built up over the last 70 years.

Obviously, North Korea is one of the most pressing issues our country faces.

We must work together to stand vigilant against that threat.

Since the Second World War, America has relied, as we all know, on a global system of alliances, institutions, and norms to ensure our stability and prosperity.

This investigation has had its ups and downs and again some, including myself, sometimes have been frustrated with the pace.