Mr. President, it is typically tradition to exchange gifts on anniversaries, but yesterday we celebrated the anniversary of a truly remarkable gift given to each of us as Americans: the Constitution. On September 17, 1787, our Founding…

Mr. President, I would like to share some real Iowa history this morning. Merle David Hay from Glidden, IA, was the first Iowa serviceman to die in World War I. Hay enlisted on May 9, 1917, with his father's blessing, as he was too young…

I ask unanimous consent to address the Senate for 30 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day. That is because the 39 delegates signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17, which is exactly 146 years before I was born. It is a gift to share my birthday with the historic…

Mr. President, last year, we on the Judiciary Committee conducted an incredibly thorough review of a nominee to the Supreme Court of the United States. We dug into Justice Kavanaugh's personal and professional life and discussed concerns…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Brett Kavanaugh

Mr. President, this weekend I attended what some call Iowa's own Super Bowl, the Iowa v. Iowa State football game. I talked with Iowans while tailgating, and tailgating most of the time goes on before the game for me. We talked about…

Madam President, on another point, Iowans, and particularly veterans, mourn the loss of Chuck Geertz of Muscatine. Sergeant First Class Geertz was an Active-Duty servicemember for 23 years but continued to serve his Nation after his…

I ask unanimous consent to speak in morning business for 90 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, I have two points I would like to make. I have three bills designed to help students better understand the actual cost of college because it is kind of a complicated thing to determine because there is not enough…

Mr. President, 18 years ago, on a bright, clear-skied, September morning, without warning, our Nation was attacked. Many of us probably remember where we were on that horrible day. I had that morning off. I was at home with my nearly…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the vote series begin following the remarks of Senators Daines, Collins, Lankford, and Cotton. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, the Chaplain opened our Senate in prayer reminding everybody of what happened 18 years ago today: a disastrous attack on the United States. So referring to that same 18 years, I say our Nation changed forever following an…

Madam President, agriculture and the family farmers of America depend upon exports for prosperity. Passing the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement is then critical to provide farmers and ranchers with the certainty they need to make long-term…

We must do more, and we must provide better services, care and support that our nation's veterans need and deserve.

This critical legislation aims to ensure that our nation's veterans with service-connected disabilities are not simply afforded a wheelchair, but are equipped with the very best wheelchair.

Easier access to medical disability evaluations will lead to veterans obtaining the benefits they're owed in a more efficient manner.

Mr. President, during August, I continued my annual tradition of holding at least one Q&A in every one of Iowa's 99 counties. I go to Iowans where they work and live to hear what is on their minds so that I can better represent them in the…