The issue here is to make sure that I have no conflict of interest relative to many state programs and decisions.

I believe that climate change is a global phenomenon, for sure.

Understanding that number, I think, is key.

When energy production is restricted in America it doesn’t reduce demand.

It takes safe, healthy cities with vibrant, walkable main streets and downtowns to attract and retain a skilled work force.

today I join my colleagues in looking forward to January 20, when we can turn the page on the failed border policies of the Biden-Harris administration and get back to the commonsense--commonsense--approach to border security under…

I will take all the appropriate steps to assure North Dakotans that I’m fully focused on serving them with integrity and transparency.

The rest of it, this is America’s balance sheet.

I has not heard anything about drilling there.

help revitalize our low-income areas in North Dakota.

One of the high schools in Fargo is called Fargo South. Maybe that is how it got started. But we love Frisco. We love Frisco, TX. Having won 10 championships there may have something to do with it, but it is a marvelous place. Here they…

He really is. He knows about our Bison team and, of course, about everybody else's team too. He knows his sports. It was a hard-fought game. I have to say it was a hard-fought game. We played a truly worthy opponent, the Montana State…

Just a final comment, just so the folks can see our ties, because I really want to commend you on your outstanding choice of the green and yellow NDSU--North Dakota State University--tie. I have the weak version of the tie, Mr. President…

So we weren't there, but we would have loved to have been there. Bison Nation really supports this team, and you can't do it without that kind of fan base, although I have to tell you that the Montana State Bobcats were there in force…

If I might reclaim a moment. I think there are two Montana Senators who should be wearing those ties. But, anyway, we will find them later. I yield the floor.

I am going to do what I do so well and so often and agree with John Hoeven. How is that?

I won't bore you with a lot of the same information. But he did set up--I think, John, you set up a perfect opportunity to dig into the dynasty a little bit when you went through every year. Remember, we have been in Congress every year…

I rise today, along with my colleague from North Dakota, Senator Kevin Cramer, to honor the 2024 NCAA FCS national champions, the North Dakota State University Bison--and, yes, it is pronounced ``buy-zuhn.'' Anyone from Bison Nation, which…