I just want to say the GAO listing this as a high risk opportunity is a chance for us to work together...

I want to actually thank the Chair and the Ranking Member for bringing up with General Klotz the incredible importance of investing in the plutonium capability and the trusted microelectronics at the Mesa facility.

We need to be both strategic and realistic about the policies that we pursue.

Blame is no substitute for a strong economic foundation, and smart investments in our children and our workers.

It is offensive to use this platform here in Congress to promote the institutionalizing of stereotypes or discrimination.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. today. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:27 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Portman)…

it is an honor to join my colleagues. I know Senator Coons and others have come together as a bipartisan group to talk about fallen police officers. It is with my greatest respect and deepest sympathy that today I honor five fallen New…

There is no substitute for a strong economic foundation and smart investments in our children and workers.

The topic of social capital is an important one, especially when it is used to build communities up.

I worry, though, that this conversation can be used to blame disadvantaged communities for not already being successful.

New Mexico is the first state in the country to now ban lunch shaming at a state level.

I would love a partnership to say we are not going to stand for that as a country.

it is an honor to have you here

I have actually introduced some legislation with Senator Collins to try and increase opportunities, and get out of those silos.

I just want you to know that I'll be working to increase the funding for WIPP when we mark up the fiscal year 2018 NDAA.

I introduced a bill in Congress with my colleague and good friend, the Chairman of the Biotech Subcommittee, Rodney Davis.

I would love to have the Department's support on the Lunch Shaming bill.

Would you agree that LDRD is an absolutely critical component to be able to recruit the quality of applicants that we need?