It should be not on scoring political points.

I think there is no doubt that an unchecked Iran poses not just a threat but a grave threat to the national security of the United States and our allies.

But maybe the most important thing that we need to do today, if we were going to take action, would be to confirm Adam Szubin.

I thank my colleagues from New York and Indiana and the other colleagues supporting this legislation. They have described it beautifully. I would just simply state that what this really does is it brings FAA policy up to the contemporary…

I really commend you for holding this hearing.

I think the issue here is not that no one wanted to get Americans back.

the Administration has lost all credibility in its statements that it will maintain pressure on Iran to forswear terrorism and stop its efforts at regional destabilization.

It is very important that we give them all the help that we can.

that flexibility is vitally important.

Instead of working until October 7, the majority is wrapping up in the next week. So I just ask that we stay here, that we do our job, that we restore the faith the American public has in our democracy, and that we are addressing the…

I thank my great friend the senior Senator from Tennessee, always the statesman and always willing to engage in wonderful debate, a great Member of this body. I thank my colleague from Missouri for shining a bright light on this issue. The…

I guess we all agree with you, right?

I come to the floor today after spending the last 7 weeks traveling the beautiful State of North Dakota and working with communities on issues that matter the most to them, whether it is agriculture, opioid abuse--any number of issues…

But there also is an opportunity for everybody to recognize that some benefits cannot be monetized.

From my experience, one of the best outlets is working with a local community banker who lives in the community.

So we have to find some way to pool our resources. I am hopeful this bill will help us do that.

But entrepreneurship, it seems to me that if we are going to grow tribal America, we have to start at home.

USDA has been almost more significant of a partner in economic development than any other Federal agency.