It's just unacceptable to us. It's just mind-boggling that there would knowingly and willingly cut their pay.

I appreciate their passion on this issue and their care for the loved ones that are there in that area.

I think it's wrong. And I think people on both sides of this aisle think it's wrong.

Mexico is also a dangerous place. I would argue it's one of the most dangerous places on the planet.

one of the most infuriating parts of this are the people who are here illegally and commit crimes only to be released back into the interior of the United States of America.

So Nuevo Laredo, there is no mayor that has authority over a police force there.

There has to be a legal, lawful way to get here.

The reason that we are going to continue to focus on this is every single thing we've done since the time I was elected... has gone up in costs.

I think there's a lot of misinformation coupled with border security efforts.

earlier today, the Senate Finance Committee finally and at long last issued its report on its bipartisan investigation of the IRS's treatment of organizations applying for tax- exempt status. As you will recall, this investigation began 2…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to finish this speech regardless of time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I thank my colleague. Look, people can make up their own minds about this. Read the doggone report. We cannot read it and just say: Brush it off; there is just one rogue employee there. There are all kinds of employees that are mentioned…

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I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Hatch pertaining to the introduction of S. 1922, S. 1923, and S. 1929 are printed in…

We should seriously consider what actions are necessary for us to make sure that culture never again exists.

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Perdue). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I am concerned, as a taxpayer, with the breaches that we have had.

I believe the committee's report speaks for itself on this matter.