I ask unanimous consent that Senator Burr and I be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes each prior to the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise in opposition to the Biden administration's nomination of Robert Califf to be the FDA Commissioner. As FDA Commissioner during the Obama administration, Mr. Califf showed blatant disregard for the unborn and for the health and…

There has been a lot of talk today about environmental justice, but I don't think my colleagues on the other side of the aisle realize the extent of the economic injustice these policies will have.

no decisions about us, without us.

I think the most important quality is get somebody that knows the constitution that is ultimately qualified on bias.

The National Democratic brand in - I think in rural America generally is toxic. And it`s because quite frankly, we don`t show up.

Look, we need a tracking industry that works. And I think their ability to protest and make their voices heard is important and I support that.

could I just get a minute? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise today to speak in support of Martha Williams to be the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. I represent a State that goes by many names. Most of you know it as Montana, but it is often called Big Sky Country, the Last…

I just want to thank you both for what you do, and I appreciate you being in front of the Committee today.

Because I know there is a vote coming. First of all, I would ask my friend from Alaska--I appreciate the fact you are standing up for your constituents to do what is right. I have no problem with that whatsoever. I have no problem with the…

I think it is absolutely--absolutely--critically important that the Fed remains independent.

I think it is critically important that the Fed gets all the information that they can when they are dealing with risk to our financial system.

I thank the gentleman for being a leading example on this charge for us. Tomorrow will be a unique and significant day. Tomorrow many of us will take the unfortunately similar steps of a march that began in 1974. This March for Life…

most of you know that I have a real job besides being a U.S. Senator, and that real job includes farming the land, which includes spending--starting in the spring--12 to 16 hours a day on a tractor, where you get an opportunity, after you…

I have 2 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I rise today ahead of the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court's tragic decision in Roe v. Wade. You might ask: What does that have to do with voting rights? It has a lot to do with voting rights because, after all, you can't have the…

I wasn't going to speak, but I have to speak because I wanted to clear up the record on one thing. The people in the State of Montana voted for same-day registration. The people of the State of Montana went to the ballot box and voted for…