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The problem with the tariffs is, they are a kind of unintended consequence.

I think a number of us are in and out, but it does tend to be a very bipartisan issue.

Mr. President, I rise today disappointed and frustrated. Once again, we passed an ill-advised continuing resolution to fund much of our government. Once again, folks, we have passed the buck. Once again, we have failed to do our job. One…

Mr. President, last night was a great moment for the Senate. We have been able to pass a broad legislative package that will address the opioid epidemic in many ways. As we all know, the opioid crisis is not nearing its end. We are seeing…

As the Judiciary Committee has recognized and done before, an FBI investigation of the incident should be the first step in addressing her allegations.

So I am encouraged to hear that we are looking at Japan and the EU and others, but we have got to get them done, folks.

we would rather have trade, not aid. So we hope that we do not have to see a second round.

Trade is something that we are very, very engaged in here in the U.S. Congress, and we want to make sure we are doing the right thing for our constituents.

I do want to thank President Trump and Secretary Perdue for their commitment to America's farmers by providing some relief, but we have heard time and time again today trade, not aid.

Mr. President, today I rise to honor a dear friend of the Senate and a dear friend to me. This weekend many of us had the honor of joining the family of John Sidney McCain III as we walked through his life and shared memories of such a…

I think we ought to give the American people the opportunity to hear whether Judge Kavanaugh should be on the Supreme Court or not.

We in the Senate and everyone else in America expects exactly the same sort of confidentiality.

It is inappropriate for a nominee to answer those questions.

You spoke about my decency and integrity, and I think you are taking advantage of my decency and integrity.

We would've done like we have done with every background or, let's say, FBI report that comes from the White House for a nominee.

I think it's just basically attack, attack, attack. It's not advise and consent. It's search and destroy.

There is plenty of time put in on this nomination.