I was very pleased, and America should be very pleased, that Robert Mueller is responding to a subpoena that was issued through the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Nadler, and through HPSCI, Mr. Schiff. On July 17 Robert Mueller…

I thank the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Granger), the ranking member. As the ranking member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, I know all too well the challenges we are facing on the border. I have the utmost respect…

Mr. President, in 1831, a young Frenchman who sought to understand the motivating principles behind the world's newest independent Nation mused: In America, the principle of the sovereignty . . . is not either barren or concealed, as it is…

Mr. President, I wanted to join with my colleagues this week to mark the implementation of an updated and streamlined healthcare system that is specifically for our veterans. This is made possible by the VA MISSION Act. In Tennessee, we…

Mr. President, as we move toward debate over the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, I wanted to remind my colleagues that while we stand prepared to negotiate its various provisions, our military men and women stand…

I ask that I be permitted to speak for up to 7 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. National Defense Authorization Act

Mr. President, I would like to articulate the reason for the objection to the legislation from the Senator from Virginia. Let me begin by saying that we are all for free and fair and honest elections. I know the Senator from Virginia spent…

Mr. President, I am reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

I am speaking in favor of the amendment we have that would prohibit the use of funds at businesses owned by President Trump. Mr. Raskin joins me in these amendments. President Trump's refusal to divest himself of his many businesses raises…

Mr. President, thank you for the recognition and opportunity to speak with my colleagues about an issue that I think is so incredibly important. We just heard the Senator from Vermont discuss the issue at the southern border. I made a…

I suggest to you that Congress is out of order when we fail to protect the least amongst us. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not been recognized for debate. ____________________

? The SPEAKER pro tempore. For what purpose does the gentleman seek recognition?

This is an opportunity for Congress to reassert itself as an equal branch of government. The fact that it is supposed to be three equal branches of government is not totally accurate. When we came up with the Constitution, we decided that…

If this unanimous consent request cannot be entertained, I urge the Speaker and the majority leader to immediately schedule the Born-Alive bill because survivors of abortion deserve protection, and the American people deserve a vote on…

Mr. President, President Trump was famous for many things even before he was elected. One of those things was the catch-phrase ``You're fired,'' which he popularized on his reality TV show ``The Apprentice.'' This is a relatively…

Mr. President, it is so interesting to always come to the floor and speak on topics that are important to Tennesseans and I think also to Americans. As I begin my remarks, I want to kind of build the context for this and take us back to a…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Blackburn pertaining to the introduction of S. Res. 233 are printed in today's Record under…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Barrasso amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid…