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Mr. President, I would like to speak for a few minutes about our Nation's economic relationship with Africa and one area of concern I have as we work toward further strengthening our ties. Since its passage under President Clinton, the…

we want to make sure that we can sell them to as many markets as possible

tens of thousands of jobs depend on our ability to have a fair settlement and a fair agreement with respect to biologics

I believe a comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) with the European Union represents enormous opportunities for U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and service providers.

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To impose a fee of 8 cents per barrel on oil transported through…

Mr. President, I ask to be recognized for 1 minute, please. Mr. McCONNELL. Objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk…

Mr. President and colleagues, you will recall from our debate earlier this evening concerns raised about the equity of--most oil that is consumed and transported through this country or into this country pays a fee. It is an…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment to call up my amendment to the Murkowski substitute, amendment No. 121. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk…

We would get a fair amount of GDP growth and economic boost from putting 600,000 or 700,000 people to work building roads, highways, and bridges across the country.

Immigration reform actually will, over the long term, reduce budget deficits and foster greater economic growth.

The real payoff from good transportation policy is moms and dads who get home to see their kids 15 minutes earlier every day.

We do not create jobs, we help create that nurturing environment.

Not everybody agreed with George Herbert Walker Bush some 20 years ago, over 20 years ago, when he was President.