I understand that, you know, the Administration is trying to find savings where they can.

I have serious concerns about the CFPB. I am on Appropriations, and we do not have jurisdiction over their appropriations.

I am asking for your commitment to work with us.

The Federal share was originally $900 million but now it is $450 million.

The President wanted to do P3 projects.

Well, again, I want to emphasize the importance because of our need to get qualified healthcare professionals out in Indian country.

I rise today to speak in support of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act--bipartisan legislation that will help ensure that our veterans receive the care they deserve. We owe our veterans more than we can ever repay for…

The agency promised changes, but the situation has only disintegrated since.

I think that is a valuable part of our Democracy.

I am really concerned about reductions in the commitments to local law enforcement, not just for border security but for safety of the personnel who are on the border.

The last thing we need is to not have strong and great relations with the country of Mexico.

If the Administration wants to send me beekeepers and doctors and a whole list of Americans who want those jobs, we will be glad to do that in my State.

We need a strategic plan in terms of border security.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question now occurs on agreeing to the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for being here and for your good and very important work.

If we were happy with the speed to which the U.S. Postal Service were dealing with this issue, you all would not be here.

It is critically important. I remember a conversation we had last Congress... the dogs would die.

we are failing is to get people to appreciate and understand that food security is national security