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Last year alone, there were nearly 40,000 fatalities in the U.S. at a cost of over $410 billion, and more than 90 percent of those were due to human error.

I remain committed to these important pieces of legislation. I'm hopeful that the full Senate will consider them, sooner rather than later.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:58 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at 10 a.m.

Violent Islamic terrorist groups like ISIS have been particularly aggressive in seeking to radicalize and recruit over the Internet.

Enemies of our way of life have sought to take advantage of our freedoms to advance hateful causes.

The positive contributions of social media platforms are well documented.

It is unacceptable for us to not be providing high-quality service there.

It is something that has tremendous potential to deliver benefits to areas of the country for which, in many cases, it is difficult to get delivery of health-care services in a timely and a cost-effective way.

I think we all share your priorities of lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs.

I have been working with Senators Barrasso and Hoeven on the Restoring Accountability in the IHS Act.

We welcome an effective Chinese role in supporting an Afghan-led peace process.

We agree there is not a military solution to the conflict but rather the best avenue to achieve stability is through a negotiated political settlement.

Any political settlement in Afghanistan must involve negotiations between the Taliban and the Afghan Government.

Thank you Senator Thune for your kind words and your representation for our great state.

I often say that South Dakota punches above its weight in service to the country.

Today I recognize Michele Mustain for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the people of South Dakota while working in my Sioux Falls, SD office. We are grateful for the excellent work she has done for other elected…

Today I recognize Katie Murray for all of her hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the citizens of South Dakota while working in my Rapid City and Sioux Falls, offices. Katie is a joy to work with, and she has been an excellent…

Today I recognize Maj. Michael ``Pako'' Benitez for all of his hard work on behalf of myself, my staff, and the State of South Dakota while working in my Washington, DC, office. Pako entered military service in 1997 and has devoted his…