I think way too often in Washington, DC, we deal with the problem that is immediate in front of us, only to look up and see a crisis looming.

I think what you are saying is absolutely outrageous.

Mr. President, I rise today to speak in support of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act--bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that our veterans receive the care they deserve. We owe our veterans more than we can…

I have serious concerns about the CFPB. I am on Appropriations, and we do not have jurisdiction over their appropriations.

The Federal share was originally $900 million but now it is $450 million.

I am asking for your commitment to work with us.

The President wanted to do P3 projects.

Well, again, I want to emphasize the importance because of our need to get qualified healthcare professionals out in Indian country.

I think that is a valuable part of our Democracy.

The agency promised changes, but the situation has only disintegrated since.

I understand that, you know, the Administration is trying to find savings where they can.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question now occurs on agreeing to the resolution.

If the Administration wants to send me beekeepers and doctors and a whole list of Americans who want those jobs, we will be glad to do that in my State.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for being here and for your good and very important work.

I am really concerned about reductions in the commitments to local law enforcement, not just for border security but for safety of the personnel who are on the border.

We need a strategic plan in terms of border security.

The last thing we need is to not have strong and great relations with the country of Mexico.

It is critically important. I remember a conversation we had last Congress... the dogs would die.