Our nuclear deterrent plays a critical role in assuring U.S. national security.

I think one of the reasons we care about this is because in March 2014's breach, we have been told that blueprints to the main frame were all that were stolen.

I thank the gentleman. I rise today to express my support for the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank. The Ex-Im Bank is an independent, self-sustaining executive branch agency with one mission, to foster American job growth by…

If not, calling these mere 'manuals' is inaccurate.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. I would like to commend my colleague Congressman Fortenberry for his work on this issue and his words, which are right on. I would like to thank as well the chairman for his words, which…

First let me thank Mr. Huizenga and Mrs. Maloney for their very thoughtful reflections on the history and importance of Boys Town. I greatly appreciate the sentiments offered. I am very happy and proud to stand here in support of the…

There seems to be frustration, in terms of bureaucracy.

I thank the ranking member. I believe, Mr. Speaker, that this is a vote for the ages. My constituents in Nebraska are asking me: ``Brad, can we govern? Can we come together? Can we move this country forward?'' What we do here today will…

I thank the Chairman for yielding and for working to bring these issues to the floor. This bill includes a number of critical reauthorizations, including AGOA, the Generalized System of Preferences, and trade with Haiti. It is an important…

I call up amendment No. 1825. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nebraska [Mrs. Fischer] proposes an amendment numbered 1825 to amendment No. 1463.

I rise to speak about Senate amendment No. 1825, the Maritime Administration Enhancement Act, which would reauthorize the Maritime Administration, or MARAD, for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. MARAD will be and traditionally has been added to…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of June 8, 2015, under ``Text of Amendments.'')

I rise to speak about the National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA. The brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces have protected our Nation for generations. Because of their selflessness, we are able to enjoy many freedoms here…

On June 4, 2015 I inadvertently voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 301. I would like to state that I intended to vote ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Garrett The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the…

No, I would disagree with that.

I will fight with determination against any and all attempts by the Federal Government to undermine the power of the states to protect employees within our borders and forced union affiliation.

What right-to-work does is it is about freedom.

This is an issue of precedence and State's rights. This is about the people I represent, who respect the right to organize and respect the right to decline.