I am horrified by what we are witnessing in Tigray and what was initially termed by the Ethiopian Government as a law enforcement operation.

I encourage the Administration to continue exploring every option to end the war in Tigray, to continue building a coalition of like-minded allies, to pursue justice and accountability, including Global Magnitsky sanctions, and to work…

Ethiopia is a vital and strategic, security, economic, and regional partner whose relationship did improve significantly with the United States under Prime Minister Abiy's Government.

I yield back my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator yields back his time.

I rise today to speak on amendment No. 1565 to the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, or USICA, the underlying bill. My amendment preserves the constitutional authority of Congress over international trade. It does so by ensuring the…

I ask unanimous consent that I and Senator Wyden and Senator Schumer may be able to complete our remarks before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1565

Nobody making under $400,000 a year will have their taxes increased.

I expect to learn even more from what need to be robust, complete, and detailed responses to questions for the record that members will ask after today's hearing.

Today we welcome four nominees for positions at the Department of Treasury. Congratulations to each of you on your nomination.

With increased responsibility comes the need for transparency and accountability.

I encourage you, if you are confirmed, to use your voice at Treasury to advocate that the United States not enter into an agreement.

I am very concerned that, from what I understand, the administration's proposal is to proceed with doubling our GILTI tax rate.

Reversing those gains with job-killing taxes is not the way to go.

This is particularly important, as I do not support many of the tax and financial policies put forward by the administration and some of the nominees here today.

the schools are the only essential workers that are not back to work.

I agree that all day virtual education is a very poor substitute, and I cannot imagine how the schools think.

I was concerned that so many schools remained closed when we had so much evidence that shows schools could be safely reopened.

There is absolutely no reason for schools to remain closed, and yet half of the school districts across this country are still not receiving full-time in-person instructions.