On the one hand, we have to reduce the pull factors--for example, President Biden's egregious proposal to pay certain illegal immigrants $450,000 each, which will only further encourage migrants to make the dangerous journey north.

We need to do more to expand internet access, end the exploitation of Cuban medical workers, and unite international allies behind Cubans' demand for freedom and self-determination.

Illegal migration is one particular problem. Recently released data shows that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained more than 1.7 million migrants along our southern border in Fiscal Year 2021, a record high.

as I have been saying, it has been so difficult to get people to realize what we are facing from the Chinese Communist Party. They are an adversary, and seeing the evidence of genocide in Xinjiang didn't seem to be enough to persuade…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Duckworth). Without objection, it is so ordered. Sergeant First Class Sean Cooley and Specialist Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star…

last week, the Senate passed the Sergeant First Class Sean Cooley and Specialist Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act. I would like to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who lent their…

Today is a major day. Not as major as the day we had about 10 days ago when the House passed, with bipartisan support, the bipartisan infrastructure bill, but we are going to have a bill signing in the White House in just a few minutes by…

It was very surprising to me to see 13 Republicans basically bail Nancy Pelosi out. I think what they did was put themselves on a path to early retirement.

I have introduced 12 bills against President Biden's vaccine mandate. Most of these bills should have been supremely noncontroversial. Some of the bills would have made sure that the exemptions President Biden announced were actually…

this isn't about whether we are against the virus; we are. It is not about whether we are for the vaccine; we are. It is about the fact that only 14 percent of Americans believe that it is fair, just, and proper to fire someone because…

So today I am offering a bill that would help with this situation. My No Forced Vaccination for COVID-19 Act would prevent the President of the United States or any executive branch agency from issuing a general vaccine mandate, including…

The President is trying to help America, help the middle class, help the forgotten. The Build Back Better bill will give people childcare that they need and women to go to work. It will give a child tax credit and make it permanent…

When the coronavirus shut down this country, first responders and healthcare professionals kept our communities going and safe. The essential services they provide can't be done from behind a computer screen, Madam Speaker. Joe Biden's…

the United States is facing economic challenges that we haven't experienced in this country for decades. The supply chain crunch is leading to backlogged ports, and that, in turn, is spilling over into empty shelves. Inflation is exacting…

Yes, indeed, Senator. I am very concerned. The Biden administration has, indeed, weaponized the U.S. Government against workers who love their jobs, against workers who are trying to earn a living and support their families. We have to…

I thank the Senator from Florida. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my friend Senator Marshall. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Thank you, Senator. I am appreciative to the Senator from Kansas and to all of my colleagues who have joined me on the floor today to fight this dangerous precedent set by these mandates. I think it is so vitally important for my…

Yes, indeed. You are correct, Senator Marshall. As I have said before, Tennessee is a supply chain and logistic State: shipping, transportation, manufacturing. These are things that help form the backbone of our economy, and those…