I was one of those National Guardsmen that was called up.

I think that one life in California is equal to the value of a life in Iowa as well.

Mr. President, I rise to commemorate November as National Adoption Month. During this month, we are reminded of the importance of adoption to so many families and children in Iowa and all across the country. As Americans are celebrating…

Mr. President, the last time Congress modernized the Tax Code was in 1986. That was more than 30 years ago, which is quite obvious to anybody who can subtract. In the generations since, the Tax Code has grown out of control. It has been a…

Mr. President, today the Senate is voting to confirm Gregory Katsas to serve as U.S. circuit judge for the District of Columbia Circuit. Mr. Katsas's 28-year legal career has prepared him well to serve as a Federal judge. His nomination…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Abby Hollenstein and Laura Nowell, law clerks at the Judiciary Committee, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I thank the leader. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Nebraska.

Mr. President, earlier this week, I spoke about the history of the blue-slip courtesy. I hope my colleagues will read that history as well. I explained in that speech earlier this week that in my nearly four decades in the Senate, I have…

Mr. President, thank you very much. Mr. President, I appreciate the point made by the Senator from South Dakota, and I am glad to join in this conversation this afternoon. About a decade ago, the worst economic recession since the Great…

Mr. President, I have a request for a committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…

Madam President, in the last several weeks, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the blue-slip courtesy that applies to judicial nominations. I want to take a moment to clarify a few things. My position hasn't changed. Like I said…

Mr. President, I join my colleague, the ranking member of the Rules Committee, as she seeks unanimous consent to adopt our antiharassment training resolution. It is closely modeled on a Senate resolution I introduced 2 days ago with…

Mr. President, the last time Congress really did the big job that is before us right now was 1986. It did quite a bit to modernize the Tax Code. That was 30 years ago. In the generation since, the Tax Code has grown out of control…

I associate myself with the remarks of Senator Ernst and also add that there are good people coming out of Atlantic besides Mr. Smith.

Mr. President, allegations of sexual harassment against a growing number of people have surfaced recently. Some facing the accusations have issued public apologies, while others have maintained their innocence. But the allegations continue…

Mr. President, today the Senate will confirm Steven Engel to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel. The Office of Legal Counsel, which we refer to as the OLC in the Judiciary Committee, functions as legal…

While campaigning, then-candidate Trump made numerous pledges to support biofuels and the Renewable Fuel Standard.

So, you are bringing in people who are raised to hate Israelis, to hate Jewish people, and by virtue of your act to show how loving and open you are, you are bringing in people that make you appear to be anti-Semitic again.