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These grants were created after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, and the Department of Homeland Security was tasked with administering them.

The unfortunate reality is that threats to religious institutions and other soft targets are not going away.

The United States has adopted an aggressive, proactive approach of gathering intelligence on our enemies and removing those individuals who seek to cause us harm in order to save American lives. President Trump did just that. On January 3…

The story of the birth of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Luke: And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was…

with regard to the so-called ``Rip and Replace Act'' that would facilitate the United States joining our allies and protecting us, notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of…

the Senator, my good friend from Utah, has asked unanimous consent that we pass the version of the bill I authored. Ordinarily, I would very much appreciate that. The problem with his request is that in this Congress, it prevents us from…

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be withdrawn; that the Wicker substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to…

notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 328, S. 1822. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…

the time is fleeting. The distinguished Republican whip is correct. We had hoped that the robocall bill could be included with unanimous consent with two other very important pieces of legislation--one being the Broadband DATA Act, S…

I would simply hope that--and I will not object--we will mean what we say when we limit the time on these votes. We have eight more votes, and if Members will cooperate, we can get finished with that. I withdraw my objection.

Article II, Section 4 of the United States Constitution states that the President of the United States may be removed from office for treason, bribery, or high crimes and misdemeanors. As a former prosecutor, I am confident that no court…

I oppose the Articles of Impeachment, and I include my statement in the Record. Madam Speaker, as the Democrats continue suppressing Republicans' right to speak out against the ridiculous impeachment inquiry, I was unable to provide…

I am saddened today that I spent two Christmases defending our country overseas, and I get a measly 30 seconds to speak in this laughable process. Our President made a campaign promise to drain the swamp, and there are those today relying…

The question that will be answered today is: Will Members honor their oath to uphold the Constitution? Democrats are not supporting impeachment based on a policy disagreement or the election results of 2016. No one is above the law. The…

today I rise for the opportunity to commend Senator Johnny Isakson on his retirement from the U.S. Senate. I am a relatively new Member to the Senate, but I think we all remember the first time we ever walked onto the Senate floor. I know…

On December 13 through December 15, First Baptist Church of Jackson will present Carols by Candlelight, a much- loved Christmas music tradition in Mississippi that shares the good news of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, through a…

let me join my dear friend and colleague from New Hampshire in paying tribute to so many things about Johnny Isakson. I know we are supposed to abide by the rules, address remarks to the Chair, and not speak to each other, and if I…

I will read the first two verses of ``Sermons We See'' by Edgar Guest. I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Fine…