Although he was a Democrat and I was a Republican, because I believed he was the most capable person for the job, I put him forward.

I worked to get the Solid Start Act passed into law, and I continue to believe that that program is essential to ensuring that veterans are aware of their benefits immediately after separation.

I want to start by just following up on an issue similar to the one that Senator Moran raised about delays in disability claims.

His nomination for this role has been met with commendation from a wide variety of New Hampshire and national leaders.

I think when I talk to veterans, women veterans in particular, I think find the transition process not really necessarily suited to their needs.

I'm honored to be here today to join in introducing Michael Delaney, of Manchester, New Hampshire, to the Committee.

Mr. Delaney is an incredibly well-qualified candidate to serve on the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Although he was a Democrat and I was a Republican, because I believed he was the most capable person for the job, I put him forward.

This is an issue that is very personal for everyone on this committee because we see... overdose deaths from fentanyl.

I'm honored to be here today to join in introducing Michael Delaney, of Manchester, New Hampshire, to the Committee.

His nomination for this role has been met with commendation from a wide variety of New Hampshire and national leaders.

Mr. Delaney is an incredibly well-qualified candidate to serve on the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

the sultan of Oman gave an interview this February wherein he said that men and women are like the two wings of a bird, and without one wing, the bird cannot fly.

To my Republican colleagues across the aisle, please take seriously my offer to work together on commonsense energy legislation and put people over politics.

Furthering our Nation's independence--dependance on fossil fuels instead of diversifying our energy sources not only weakens our energy security, but it also harms American families by leaving them vulnerable to global energy price shocks.

While I disapprove of these misguided proposals, I remain committed to working with my Republican colleagues to find opportunities to actually deliver affordable, reliable, and domestically produced energy to the American people.

Most of the legislation before us in committee today is merely a handout to the fossil fuel industry, poorly described as an attempt to strengthen our Nation's energy security.

Mr. President, I request consent for the scheduled vote to start immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Falk nomination?