women's workplace advancement might suffer

Will you ensure a work environment that is safe and productive for all employees regardless of gender?

Therefore, this count is vitally important to people in the Granite State who rely on Federal funding for important projects and initiatives across the State.

I think the post office initiative is really important, which is another reason that we do not want to be closing post offices in rural areas around our country.

I think all of us were concerned that 8 days after the hurricane hit, it seemed like we were still having to suggest in that call that the United States military was going to be necessary to help get some supplies distributed.

Thank you very much.

Thank you all to the witnesses for being here today and for the work you do on behalf of our country.

The Virgin Islands suffered a direct hit from not only Hurricane Maria but Hurricane Irma as well.

I think it is pretty clear that in rural areas, access to the Internet is over-counted in our current system.

I guess I question whether, in fact, we are leading with diplomacy and putting our best foot forward.

One of the places where it is not at all clear to me what the end game is... is in Syria.

I believe in the importance of U.S. engagement in the world, so I am not an isolationist.

The American people and our soldiers have a right to know where they are being asked to go, what they are being asked to do, and what the expectations are.

my understanding is that Senator Cornyn was about to come to the floor, but I would be happy to have the Senator give the CBO report on this legislation, which I very enthusiastically support. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

I rise today to discuss an issue that is devastating families and communities in my home State of New Hampshire and across the United States: the fentanyl, heroin, and opioid crisis. This crisis is the most pressing public and safety…

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I wanted to add that, as we are talking about how to get young women excited about STEM subjects, robotics competitions and out-of-school competitions that focus on STEM are really great ways to do that.

I am delighted that we are holding this hearing this morning, because, as you point out, women-owned firms are significant as we look at the future of employment in this country.

I am delighted to follow Senator Alexander and was very pleased to hear the news from the CBO that this Alexander-Murray proposal not only doesn't bail out insurance companies, as we all agree we should not do--we want to make sure savings…