I would point out that I tried to have a bet with the Senator from New York, and the offer was I would offer Kansas City barbecue if he would agree not to talk for 45 minutes.

Every Kansan is a Royals fan, and many Missourians have another loyalty elsewhere in their state.

Is there anything we could learn from what has transpired--I hate asking this question--anything we could learn from California in the way that----

Are there issues that surround this new development--certainly, in my life, particularly as a rural small town resident, these reviews occurred.

The Consumer Review Freedom Act will outlaw non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts nationwide.

The legislation would authorize the Federal Trade Commission to take action against businesses that insert these provisions into their contracts for engaging in unfair and deceptive practices.

Thank you for hosting this hearing and pursuing the concepts contained in this legislation.

I think that is willful ignorance.

in the morning we will vote on a budget agreement and I will vote no. I think it is useful and important for my constituents to understand my thinking and the basis on which I reach that conclusion. In my mind, one of the most important…

I spoke a few moments ago on the Senate floor, and as I was leaving I was made aware of an article in which the minority leader, Senator Reid, was quoted. I wish to highlight something I want my colleagues to hear and know. What the…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be…

Access to substance abuse and mental health services and treatment in rural States like Kansas continues to be a problem.

I wish to speak about a piece of legislation that is pending before the Senate and is expected, as I understand it, to be considered tomorrow, and that would be a short- term extension of the Transportation bill. While I am tired of…

Failure is not an option, as far as I am concerned.

I think the belief and the evidence was that the VA was incapable of providing the services that were needed by veterans in a timely fashion.

I appreciate you saying that. I have 15 seconds only to remind you, Dr. Kudler, we had a conversation about a year ago about the hiring of particular mental health professionals.

That is a failure we cannot allow.

What strikes me today as I sit here is, once again, this Committee--I previously served on the Veterans Committee in the House.