If these recent polar vortexes and cold winters taught us anything, it is that we have a well-rounded energy policy that encourages the best ideas. We need to be pragmatic and collaborative to find solutions. That is not what defines this…

I think there has been a very huge shift nationally in how we deal with addiction-related crimes, particularly for our young adults.

I rise to join my colleagues, first of all, in, yes, opposing this Green New Deal, this joint resolution, that is full of so many dangerous policies and positions. But before I get into my reasons for that, let me also join my colleague…

Sheriffs from across the country are in D.C. this week, and they have a simple message for Congress: Secure the border. These sheriffs know that border security will help stem the flow of illegal drugs and human trafficking which affect…

Those issues and those challenges are better suited to be dealt with by the people who are closest to their communities.

I think we run into serious concerns about particularly rural districts who deal with these issues.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Rules for the 116th Congress be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Senate Committee on…

The North Dakota State University football team brought home their record seventh FCS championship trophy in 8 years. On January 5, the Bison defeated the Eastern Washington Eagles, 38- 24. The Eagles are a good team and attempted several…

I extend my thoughts in regard to the comments made by the senior Senator from Texas in the need for border security. I appreciate his comments, and I, certainly, agree with them. North Dakota State University 2018 FCS Title Victory Madam…

I would like to commend my fellow Senator from North Dakota on his heartfelt comments today and express my support and agreement with him and with those comments. He mentioned a number of pieces of legislation that he is cosponsoring. I am…

I thank my friend and colleague, Senator Hoeven. Before I get into my prepared comments, let me first associate myself with his words and his eloquent appreciation and congratulations to the folks at NDSU and to the football team. Let me…

before I depart the Senate, I want to again recognize my staff in my Washington, DC, and State offices for their hard work and service to North Dakota, the Senate, and the Nation. As I said in my farewell remarks, I have the best staff in…

You aren't part of that protocol of trying to find missing people. That is just not what we can expect from the FBI.

Unfortunate. And it makes us all question the real commitment to this issue, and that is tragic.

I would also like to thank Senator Heidi Heitkamp for her leadership on S. 1942, Savanna's Act.

I can only imagine the terror and the heartbreak of your family.

This is not to discover if we have a problem, but to discover the extent of the problem.

Well, I am just telling you, that if I ran your agency and if I ran the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, I would figure out a way to do it better, especially when we are dealing with you.