The United States does not have a domestic source of these critical minerals. I repeat. The United States does not have a domestic source of these critical minerals, and instead imports nearly all of its rare earth elements from China.

I was amazed to find out that nowhere in the country are we mining any of this, producing any.

I am excited about the work that NETL is doing, and I believe we have a tremendous opportunity to continue to use our nation's abundant coal resources to strengthen our national security.

we are depending on your support because I think the State of West Virginia can produce what is needed to be produced

That is why I have strongly urged my colleagues to provide emergency funding to stop this epidemic.

I have a motion to commit at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from West Virginia [Mr. MANCHIN] moves to commit the bill H.R. 1 to the…

I thank my good friend, the Senator from Oregon. I want to put this in perspective. I don't think there is a person more bipartisan than I am. I don't think there is a person who has signed more bills in a bipartisan way with my Republican…

a 33-percent decrease from 35 percent to 25 percent is quite substantial. I have not had a corporation yet, if you have spoken to any of them, that wouldn't be tickled to death with 25 percent. That basically sustains that we can help more…

I want to thank Senator Heitkamp for her support of this motion. Our motion would simply send this legislation back to the Senate Finance Committee with instructions to change provisions important to West Virginians. First, it would call…

I ask unanimous consent for an additional 30 seconds. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I come to the floor to voice my very strong support for the tax reform legislation that will come before the U.S. Senate this week. This bill will power economic growth and provide great opportunities for American workers. It will lead to…

It is time for Congress and the Department of Justice to shine light on these bad actors to protect the victims of this industry from exploitation and enslavement.

President Maduro is like a sweaty rhino running out of control around that area.

We owe it to the victims. But more than that, we owe it to the people-adults and children-who will be victimized in the future if we do not act now.

I appreciate the President's aggressive approach in Venezuela.

Thank you. OK, continuing right along on the North Korea issue line of questioning.

The FSMB also endorsed S. 2107, Department of Veterans Affairs Provider Accountability Act, which would require the Under Secretary of Health to report major adverse personnel actions.

I would like to take time today to acknowledge that November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and to honor Capital Caring, a nonprofit hospice, on its 40th anniversary. In the 12 counties of the Mountain State, the…