if we don't have the flexibility, these programs can often work against us as we try to leverage those resources to create partnerships.

It is gratifying to hear about the successes, and we really are working diligently to make sure that we are organized in such a fashion to make sure that with the limited resources that we have available to USDA for the farm bill, that we…

I wish to expound on that point a bit, about the many other ways the government can legitimately acquire phone records of terrorism suspects, because I think this is a very important point to understand the tools that already exist that…

I thank my friend from Oregon and begin by saying that despite what we may have heard from talking heads on the Sunday shows and on the cable news networks, the answer is no. There is simply no evidence to support those claims. When this…

First, I thank my friend from Oregon and I recognize the substantial leadership he has shown on this issue over the years. Long before I came to the Intelligence Committee and long before Edward Snowden began to steal documents, Senator…

I thank my friend from Oregon. I think he could not have chosen a more appropriate way to end than to reference what Ben Franklin said so many years ago, that great quote that ``those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a…

Mr. President, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I renew my unanimous consent request with an amendment to extend expiring authorities until June 2. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

If we were to mandate levels, would we be potentially locking in levels above what could be sustained in drought years?

Shouldn't rangeland condition dictate what your grazing levels are?

I think this is a very balanced approach. I appreciate all the work that has gone into it.

I really want to thank you for including my bill, the Sueldos del Norte Conservation Act, on today's agenda.

Mr. President, I would ask the Senator from Kentucky an additional question. I found it very helpful before I came to the floor today--and I want to thank my colleague again for raising these critical issues--to go back and read the Fourth…

Yes. I thank my friend from Kentucky and ask him if he would yield for a question without losing his right to the floor. I want to start out by prefacing this for a few minutes, from my limited experience--just over the past a little over…

Water settlements are incredibly important in the West.

We are committed to finding solutions that respect tribal sovereignty.

Senator Udall. Senator McCain is right about the salt cedar, there is no doubt about it.

Thank you, Mr. President. PATRIOT Act Today, I rise to express my longstanding concerns about the PATRIOT Act and in particular section 215, which is set to expire on June 1. A major use of this section--the bulk collection of Americans'…

I am proud to have worked with my constituents and this administration to designate two of BLM's newest conservation units.