I ask unanimous consent to speak for 3 minutes in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

as the 119th Congress kicks off, I look forward to continuing my work for Iowans. As President pro tempore of the Senate, Iowa is No. 1 with my leadership. I look forward to working with my colleague Senator Joni Ernst to represent the…

On another point, yesterday, January 6, was Christmas Day for many Christians of the Orthodox faith. But during the Soviet Union--if you remember the history of the Soviet Union--Christmas had to be celebrated in secret, lest the communist…

I am here to visit with my colleagues about the Social Security bill that is before the Senate, but before I do that, I would like to give my point of view from past shutdowns of the Federal Government and why the shutdown of the…

yes, I object. I would like to-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Around here, we use the words ``budget gimmickry'' pretty freely. And I want to say, as an example, that every Senator in this Senate knows the term ``Medicare sequester'' as a budget gimmick, so something at the end of the 10-year window…

reserving the right to object, I have a counteroffer. But before I get to that, I want to say, first of all, it is not easy for me to stand here and object to something the Senator from Maryland wants to bring up, because he is a gentleman…

I wish to recognize my good friend, who I served with in the State senate, Senator Chris Cournoyer, for being named the Lieutenant Governor under Governor Reynolds. Once again, Iowa is trailblazing with this Lieutenant Governor selection…

As Christmas approaches, I want to take a moment to wish the people of Iowa a very merry Christmas. This is a time of year to reflect on the blessings we have received, to show gratitude for our loved ones, and to embrace the spirit of…

As Hanukkah begins, I want to wish the Jewish community in Iowa and across the country a happy and meaningful holiday. Hanukkah is a time to celebrate light, tradition, and the strength of family and faith. This season, as families gather…

Merriam-Webster has named ``polarization'' the word of year. While that may reflect current times, it should also serve as a reminder that we must work harder to bridge the growing divide in our Nation. Too often, political discourse has…

I will support Pete through this process.

I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources.

I am placing a hold on S. 4996, the Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024. This bill authorizes the appropriation of more than $1.5 billion to further the construction of projects that directly and indirectly facilitate the…

This weekend on Saturday, November 23, the Iowa Hawkeyes play the Maryland Terrapins. Go Hawks. Birthday Wishes to Austin Harris

I wish a very happy birthday to my good friend, Austin Harris. ____________________

I'm really proud of the work that we have done, and I look forward to another productive hearing.

I would wholeheartedly agree, which is what the CDC should have done and how they should have messaged during the vaccine, to leave that between the doctor and patient.