I am deeply sympathetic to the frustration people feel when they do not have access to documents they want.

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to complete my remarks here today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I rise to pay tribute to an American hero, a powerful leader, and a dear friend, Senator John McCain. After decades of dedicated service to this Nation, John was taken from us over the weekend. The good Senator from Arizona fought his…

is it appropriate to give a speech at this time? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized. ____________________

I wish to begin on the topic of sports betting. In May, the Supreme Court cleared the way for any State to legalize sports betting, which had been prohibited in all but a handful of States since 1992. I would like to say upfront, I am not…

Now I would like to pivot to what would ordinarily be a subject unrelated to sports--the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court--but this is no ordinary nomination. Not only is Judge…

Finally, I would like to say just a few words about criminal justice reform. We have been at an impasse since the Judiciary Committee took up the issue earlier this year, but recent reports suggest that negotiations with the White House…

I certainly understand the need for the government to retain a portion of it.

I worry that we're neither being transparent nor efficient in our utilization of the government's set-aside spectrum.

Do you support the idea of revisiting that ban so that the U.S. could become a leader yet again in supersonic flight?

I want to impress upon you, as much as I am capable of communicating, and I do so respectfully but with great urgency, the fact that this needs to happen.

I think it is important we make sure that there is a thriving, robust market and that we do everything we can to make sure that we do not put impediments in the way of the development of that market within the United States.

Ms. Darling has a broad range of experience at the Federal, State, and local levels, especially in areas fostering collaboration between government and community-based organizations.

But I believe Dr. Faulkender is up to the task.

If confirmed, Dr. Faulkender will support the Secretary of the Treasury directly as one of the foremost economic officials in our government.

I rise to discuss the confirmation process for Judge Brett Kavanaugh. For the last few weeks, Democrats have complained endlessly about documents. First, they said there weren't enough documents. Then, when the Judiciary Committee released…

on another matter, I would like to thank those who have worked with me on the important issue of mental health and suicide prevention. This week, President Trump signed into law my National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act, a bill that…

We believe in the States' rights. We believe there should be regulation. It has to be predictable though.