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The American people want sovereignty protected here in America before we spend our funds and resources protecting the sovereignty of another nation.

Oh, I think this is a presidency that has a mandate like we haven't seen, as you mentioned, in 36 years.

the resurgence of American conservatism over the last three-quarters of a century had many fathers: James Burnham, Willmore Kendall, Frank Meyer, Richard Weaver, Milton Friedman, Russell Kirk, and, of course, William F. Buckley. They laid…

I object. Reserving the right to object, this summer, several of us made clear that, given the unprecedented lawfare by the Biden-Harris administration against President Trump, we will not consent to fast-tracking any judicial nominees…

my distinguished friend and colleague the Senator from California makes an impassioned plea that we not pass this bill. I appreciate his thoughtfulness and care and consideration that he routinely gives to matters pending before the…

as if in legislative session, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 439, H.R. 8281, the SAVE Act; further, that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and that the…

I thank my colleague from Utah. Madam President, thank you for the time and recognition. I want to say thank you to him for bringing this issue forward. As I am out and about in Tennessee, I hear a lot about this. People are concerned…

I recognize the presence of my friend and colleague the senior Senator from Tennessee.

the Democrats' talking points against the SAVE Act are being proven wrong day after day after day. We heard them say repeatedly: Noncitizens, including illegal aliens, don't vote because they can't vote. That is to say, they don't vote…

reserving the right to object, directing the Office of Government Ethics is an important position due to the Office's role in aiding the President with the nominations process and assistance to the Senate in evaluating potential conflicts…

Just to be clear, the persecution is rather stark: enforced disappearance, torture or cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment or punishment; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; arbitrary arrests or detentions; serious problem…

The underlying bill rightfully includes a robust set of preconditions prior to lifting any sanctions on members of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party. However, when it comes to those who have been sanctioned for their…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 13, after line 13, insert the following: (B) ceased all forms of oppression of the Tibetan people…

I think it is shortsighted to allow Americans to die on our streets because the Chinese Communist Party is flooding our country with fentanyl. I think it is shortsighted that we allow the Chinese Communist Party to influence our foreign…

Nothing? It gives the President of the United States, whether Republican or Democrat, the ability to defend our country, to create accountability when a bad actor engages in undermining our national interests. My colleagues say we need…

The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party is the highest organ of authority within the 2,000-member National Party Congress. The 205 full members of the Central Committee have critically important decisionmaking authorities and…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 8, line 8, after ``Chinese Communist Party'' insert ``, including alternate members thereof,''. The…

I thank the gentleman from Iowa for yielding. Mr. Chair, there were 14,700 pounds of fentanyl seized in fiscal year 2022; 27,000 pounds of fentanyl seized in 2023; and 19,700 pounds of fentanyl seized so far in fiscal year 2024. Mr. Chair…