going after middle-class tax breaks to fund a tax cut for the wealthy is the wrong approach to reform.

The bill does not go far enough to lower premiums for middle class families.

I have decided that I cannot support the current version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. In addition to not repealing all of the Obamacare taxes, it doesn't go far enough in lowering premiums for middle class families.

I appreciate the majority for including my amendment in this bloc. My amendment is straightforward, Mr. Chairman. It recognizes that any U.S. strategy for Syria must acknowledge and respond to the tremendous suffering of civilians…

I have 9 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

today I wish to make some remarks paying tribute to a former staff member of mine for whom I have the highest opinion. However, before I begin those remarks, I should take a moment to address the elephant in the room. Mr. President, today…

I was very sincere when I say I don't know what I want to do, what the right answer is.

I ask unanimous consent that Andrew Rollo, a detailee on the Senate Committee on Finance, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise to once again discuss the ongoing effort to reform our Nation's Tax Code. Over the past several years, I have come to the floor often to make the case for tax reform by highlighting the many shortcomings of our current tax system…

Mr. Denham is a great Member of Congress. He works hard on this Committee, he does a wonderful job.

I think there are two basic choices. If Congress wants to establish and articulate the standards that are 'consistent' with Carcieri or change new standards, that is certainly their prerogative.

I would simply make that request of all of you.

I would wonder if you would agree that the Indian trader rules should not be used as a vehicle to pre-empt the authority of state and local governments to tax non-Indians on tribal land.

Let me say in 90 seconds then, it may sound counterintuitive that BRAC doesn't save us money, but even though it can take money off the Defense rolls, the question is: Where does this property end up and who pays for it? The bulk of the…

Often these types of hearings and panels are basically staged events, where I know what answer I want to hear.

the spreading across this Nation in terms of provokers, provoking Muslims, then the idea of people buying into I have to go for the fight or I have to be part of this fight against America, I think it is crucial that we engage in…

We are ramped up to shore ourselves against a cyber weaponry that Russia is using, elections and others.

I attended the funeral of a close family member and was unable to fly back to the Capitol in time for votes today. Had I been present to vote, I would have voted ``yea'' on H.R. 1397, To authorize, direct, facilitate, and expedite the…