I think it is an excellent example of a platform that has helped to facilitate our relationship in Cambodia but also, importantly, in Vietnam.

I draw attention to and recognize the immense service and commitment to our country of our Nation's Atomic Veterans. I also extend special recognition and gratitude to Idahoan and Atomic Veteran Noelan ``Mac'' McCormack for his service to…

I have to say that I agree with his characterization. They have told me about the lack of consistent standards and the differences in returns, depending on the carbon exchange.

that wraps up the presentations that we have for today, and I want to thank my Republican colleagues on the Finance Committee for coming and helping to explain the dangers of this incredibly reckless taxing-and-spending spree that is being…

I am here today with a number of my colleagues from the Finance Committee to discuss in the next hour the partisan $3.5 trillion reckless tax-and-spend bill that the Democrats are trying to cram down on the American people. The United…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Without objection, it is so ordered. Taxes

I would be glad to have a further discussion with you once you get in place--and I am confident that you will.

I pledge to work with the Finance Committee on oversight requests.

Do you believe that financial stability regulation is important in maintaining stability of our global banking system?

These changes would impose massive tax hikes on America's small businesses and job creators, and expand the role of the IRS to monitor the transactions of Americans at every income level.

These matters will require transparency and accountability.

Operation Choke Point was a program that was started under the Obama administration--and finally, I think we have got it stopped.

The effort was to try to make it so that these businesses would have a much harder time getting the regulatory approvals.

Do you agree that we should not be in the business of taxing activities that are required by a regulatory mandate?

It is imperative that you take on this role with the best interests of the United States, not the President or the Senators sitting before you today or any one political party.

We write today in strong and enthusiastic support of the nomination of former U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride.

Your role as General Counsel, if confirmed, will be important to the Secretary and the Treasury Department, given the health and economic challenges currently facing our country.

I expect you to be a transparent and responsive leader, if confirmed.