I think it was entirely appropriate for you to defer and acknowledge your viewpoint that it is an issue.

I cannot, for the life of me, understand why that would be something that would disqualify you.

Jim Bridenstine is one of the most heroic people I have ever known.

the criticisms of Professor Barrett are laughable and ridiculous. One leftwing group, for example, objects because she has no judicial experience. I don't recall this group being concerned about the nearly 60 appeals court judges appointed…

the Senate will consider this week four nominations for the U.S. courts of appeals. Two are well regarded professors at prestigious law schools, and two are highly respected State supreme court justices. Each of them has received the…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to finish my full speech. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Much has been said about the tumultuous times in which we live, and it is true, we do face enormous challenges. But I would like to remind the American people of the things that will get us through these times. My parents were part of the…

I would like to thank Mr. Collins and Chairman Goodlatte for their work. Mr. Chairman, I have to say, in listening to this debate, I can't imagine why anyone would oppose this legislation that is entirely designed to create transparency…

I thank the chairman for bringing up H.R. 469, which includes, as indicated, the text of my bill, the Judgment Fund Transparency Act. The purpose of this act is really very simple. Actually, contrary to previous arguments, the rule of this…

Good intentions do not make good policy. My earnest petition is that Congress let the people who are impacted the most enact the policies needed to protect our families, and our communities.

Clearly, there is a continuing need for local control over both the bird and its habitat.

My earnest petition is that Congress let the people who are impacted the most enact the policies needed to protect our families, and our communities.

I am asking you to protect a program that is unrivaled in the Nation.

Good intentions do not make good policy.

We are committed to sage-grouse conservation in the state of Idaho.

Imposing an ESA listing decision of the sage-grouse would stifle state-based management plans.

Take action and pass legislation that to protect the proven on-the-ground conservation programs that are working for sage-grouse, sage-grouse habitats, and hardworking Americans.

Congress must look at these policies from a conservation, fiscal, and human standpoint.