[W]e have a tendency to think about dark days like Wounded Knee as in the ancient past, and we focus so much on those who died, those who were killed, those who were murdered that day, but we also have with us Cedric Broken Nose, who is a…

We urge Congress to quickly pass this bill and respectfully ask President Biden to sign it into law.

We must work together to address the challenges facing our tribal communities.

I think that says a lot, first of all, about their feelings about how personal this is.

Our South Dakota Senators, Mike Rounds and John Thune, who offered this Senate companion bill to restore our lands to 'Indian country' status with reference to our 1868 Treaty deserve our gratitude.

Moving forward, it is my hope that we can come together to acknowledge the history of the Wounded Knee Massacre and work to mend our history through reconciliation and mutual respect.

I would simply point out that these two leaders have come together.

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). Further, if present and voting: the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance)…

Mr. President, the farm bills that we take up every few years are essential pieces of legislation. They help provide the tools and resources that farmers and ranchers need to carry out their task of feeding our Nation. And with parts of…

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. Scott), and the Senator from…

The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Tennessee (Mrs. Blackburn), the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy), the Senator from Missouri (Mr. Hawley), and the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Vance). Further, if present and…

Madam President, summer has arrived, which means Congress is turning its attention to appropriations bills for the coming year, and my hope is that this year Congress will consider all 12 appropriations bills under regular order. Now, what…

I applaud Congresswoman Stefanik for her leadership supporting important historic preservation programs, including sponsoring HR3448.

This is a leader with the patriotism of George Washington, the wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, the commitment to liberty of Abraham Lincoln, and the energetic leadership style of Teddy Roosevelt.

The American Battlefield Program Enhancement Act will ensure that the grant program is nimble and successful, maximizing its potential as a critical means of battlefield preservation.

The Mount Rushmore Protection Act would prevent Federal funds from being used to alter or remove a name, face, or any other feature from the Memorial.

But, today, Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the agenda, I appreciate the things you and Mr. Neguse have brought forward, and I also appreciate very much the comments that were made that, as we tell our history, let's tell the truth.

Yes, of course the bill is not intended to keep you from engaging in management actions, nor do I think it does.