I first thank Congresswoman Murkowski for all of her hard work. I thank the majority leader for allowing us to move on this bill--it has been 4 to 5 years--on the lands bill. We are very appreciative. We continue to work with a handful of…

I second. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there any other Senators in the Chamber desiring to vote?

I also rise with Chairman Murkowski. This is a timing problem. This is only a timing problem. As far as Senator Lankford's amendment, I will be joining Senator Murkowski when she moves to table the amendment, simply because of the timing…

first, I am so pleased to work with my good friend Chairman Murkowski on something she has worked on for quite some time with Senator Cantwell. Taking up this new position, I want to make sure I help them the best I can to bring this to…

This package should be warmly received by both Democrats and Republicans. It is truly a bipartisan effort. For starters, the package includes numerous land exchanges and conveyances, designates over 1.3 million acres of wilderness…

Heaven forbid we release a child into the country that ends up in Atlanta, Georgia, during the Super Bowl, providing a service because they are a sex slave in this country.

I would like for you to just walk through with me, please, give me a day in the life--

We are not here to discuss how to end the crisis at our border by strengthening American security.

I would also try to get a grasp--I am from West Virginia. We are not seeing the influx or the problems that some of the other folks are, but we follow the media.

Let's separate that child and make sure that person is who they say they are, that there is a DNA test.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I just hope that everyone on the panel will recognize that what we do here is, we are just part of a big system.

If you believe in Medicare for All, a single-payer, Government-run, 'one-size-fits-all' healthcare system, we should have a hearing on it right here in this subcommittee.

Single-payer healthcare would be another failed attempt at a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare.

American action alone will not make the difference needed to impact global climate change.

I am disappointed that we are holding a passive hearing that doesn't move toward the development of any policies to improve healthcare for Americans.

I don't see anybody who would argue at this point that we shouldn't deal with people with preexisting conditions.

71 percent of Americans are satisfied with their employer-sponsored health insurance, which provides robust protections for individuals with preexisting conditions.