I want to thank the Senator from Maine for the recognition. I appreciate it very, very much. I will be very brief. I ask for up to 5 minutes, which I will use less than that. Today is a historic day. Today, the Senate has agreed to move…

The China threat requires our military to modernize with an emphasis on nimble and distributed operations.

I think this committee wants to make sure we are providing our warfighters with the necessary funding to ensure that the equipment they are using is adequately maintained.

Is this a proper forum to do a unanimous consent request? The PRESIDING OFFICER. It is.

the Department of Veterans Affairs needs a steady hand to guide the Veterans Health Administration, this Nation's largest integrated healthcare system that delivers quality care and timely care to our veterans, if they have a leader. I…

the bottom line is if anybody is not pulling their weight, it puts everything at risk.

What is that? I couldn't hear you. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The junior Senator from Florida.

It shouldn't have been on the unfunded list.

I would add that no matter the desired outcome, holding people accountable, whether it be Government or civilian, for delays in ship construction or cost growth in our modernization programs has to be a part of the modernization strategy.

this individual--through the Chair--has been President and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He has been New Jersey's 21st health commissioner. Why do you think--Senator from Florida, through the Chair, why do you think that makes…

So we had a hearing on Mr. Elnahal. If my memory serves me correct, he went out by voice, because he was so very, very good. I would really appreciate it if the Senator from Florida would at least stay here rather than turn his back on the…

To be frank, despite record high investments, the Navy's planned future force structure is not clear.

I can't imagine that you find this acceptable at all.

Let's be clear, despite Russia's ongoing war with Ukraine, China remains the pacing threat, and that pace is a run, if not a full on sprint.

today I have the distinct honor of recognizing Mike DeVries of Fergus County as Montanan of the Month for his dedication to serving his community and his courage during the Denton fire this past December. Mike joined the volunteer fire…

if we are going to expect, or demand, that the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, the works, meets our end strength, how is it even possible without housing?

Water literally is life, you can live without a lot of things, you can't live without clean water.

Canada is a huge friend of ours, a great trading partner, and the fact is that there is water that flows from United States North, we shouldn't be polluting them, and they shouldn't be polluting us.