We need to make it harder for the adversaries to conduct these operations.

I rise to discuss the importance of the American energy sector and my concern about President Biden's Executive orders regarding domestic energy policy. In the first hours of the Biden administration, the President signed an Executive…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Energy Policy

We know he said that there are now more open domestic terrorism cases than foreign domestic cases and that White Supremacy constitutes the largest number of those domestic threats.

I think that a commission would be a most useful thing to start with a full exploration of the events of January 6.

There are legitimately complicated issues around domestic terrorism because, at its heart, it is about our fellow citizens.

I believe the post-9/11 era is over. I think January 6 was the cap of one era and the beginning of another.

It is very clear to me--we heard them testify last Congress. Frankly, they could not get their act together.

the threat of right-wing and more specifically, White Nationalist terrorism has been growing for years.

We still have people in this country talking about civil war... That kind of rhetoric isn't going to help us going forward.

Again, congratulations, and thank you for answering my questions.

Thank you, Senator Stabenow. Secretary Vilsack, congratulations on your nomination, and I look forward to working with you.

Mayor Buttigieg has impressive credentials which demonstrate his intellect and commitment to serving our nation.

today I honor a superb leader and warrior. I have had the privilege of associating with VADM Fritz Roegge both personally and professionally over many years, and it has been my pleasure to do so. After 40 years of uniformed service, Vice…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll

Chase Johnson is the nominee here. This is a cloture vote. He is a marine. He is a Marine Reserve veteran. He is an accomplished attorney. He was reported from the Commerce Committee on a unanimous, bipartisan vote. The distinguished…

I ask unanimous consent to speak on this nomination for 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

Today, I rise to recognize the legacy and the outstanding life of service of Purple Heart recipient Staff Sergeant Robert E. Carter. He was born September 2, 1986, in San Luis Obispo, California, to Rick and Linda Carter. Staff Sergeant…