I think those programs--if there's an answer, instead of reducing those programs, I think they should be increased dramatically.

Thank you, Attorney General Sessions, for being here. And we do appreciate your hard work and the great job that you're doing.

So, when I look at this cumbersome process of NEPA that is preventing us from managing our forests, I wonder, is it really the best tool to be used?

I think Donald Trump is scared.

We have no intention of firing the special counsel. We've been beyond cooperative with them, we're continuing to cooperate with them. We continue to repeat that we think that the idea that the Trump campaign was involved in any collusion…

It's hard to close the door on something that hasn't taken place. I don't like to discuss or comment on hypothetical situations that may or may not ever happen.

the problem itself growing and getting bigger.

I would say that certainly as a general principle, a level playing field is important.

Thus, broker-dealers can use their banking arm to evade the requirement, which can create an unfair and uneven playing field.

Can I get your commitment to take a review of it and to ensure that it does not create an unequal playing field between smaller broker-dealers and larger bank-affiliated firms?

It is also important to ensure that U.S. sovereignty prevails in the regulation of our financial institutions.

I suspect the Trump administration would have a slightly different approach to this matter.

There is no question that the ability to surveil and strike any target on earth is vital to our national security.

I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. If no one yields time, the time will be charged equally. The majority whip.

I have enormous admiration and affection for Mrs. Bush. I know what it's like to be a spouse as well as the candidate.

I thank the chairman, and I appreciate the chairman's leadership in bringing this bill to the floor today. I think the American people should be very pleased that this bill is coming to the floor in the form that it is, because we are…

I thank the Speaker and I thank the chairman of the Judiciary Committee for bringing this measure to the floor today. I stand in support of H.J. Res. 2, a straightforward, long overdue effort to have a new tool to balance the budget…

They feel that he is a liar and a leaker.