This gap in implementation is inconsistent with congressional intent, which requires a seamless extension of this critical program.

I just think blaming you for all of these deficiencies that we are trying to correct on a bipartisan basis has been over the top.

This is like blaming Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid for jumping off the cliff.

I hope you can give consideration to this request in this letter, because in several States, many States, this is an issue, particularly rural States.

I would like to work with anyone, Republican or Democrat, who would like to resolve these important and pressing issues.

Mr. President, this week, I am introducing a bill known as the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017. I want to thank Senators Feinstein, Cornyn, Klobuchar, Corker and Rubio for joining as original cosponsors. I also want to thank the…

I do not know of any time the Senate has considered seriously any budget that came from a President since Reagan.

In Kansas and nationwide, premiums have doubled; in three States they have tripled.

The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program was established in a bipartisan manner to protect patients' access to health care.

do you commit to provide a prompt response in writing to any questions addressed to you by any Senator of this committee?

it's my expectation that Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Maloney will help guarantee that the department responds to the inquiries of all of the committee's members, not just those of the President's party.

I generally think that is a very good thing.

So put simply, my bill would allow critical access hospitals... to establish an emergency room.

I have long admired your leadership on whistleblower issues.

That program has been one of the most effective programs in addressing tax evasion.

I have long been an advocate for whistleblowers.

transparency brings accountability, and accountability is very important if you work for the American taxpayers.

there is a 1979 court decision that makes it very clear that any member of Congress, not just the chairman, should have their requests answered.