Much work remains to be done, but I am hopeful that the agreement the administration has negotiated will lay the foundation for a lasting peace in Afghanistan.

By not planning ahead, it clearly hurts our troops, and it is because Congress is not doing their job in passing a budget, going through the regular appropriations process.

I have always thought for some time that the thought of this Committee doing their job and preparing a budget and passing it was a bipartisan issue.

Today marks 36 days until this Committee needs to pass a budget.

Placing one's money and wealth in the custody of an organization like Wells Fargo is one of the biggest displays of trust.

Last week, Mr. Chairman, it was proven that it is a bipartisan issue.

I was here when we--I guess the chairwoman and I are maybe the only two Members who were here when the CFPB was created, and whether the people who were not here choose to accept it or not, there were great, great pains taken to make sure…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, under the previous order, the Senate stands in recess until 2:15 p.m. Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:28 p.m., recessed until…

I have 8 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

I want to talk for a few moments about where we are with the coronavirus response and the supplemental. I think all Senators will have an opportunity to be updated again today. This is not a new place for us to be. This time last year, the…

The rail industry relies on grants from the federal government to help with safety, upkeep and growth in the industry.

We must ensure that the interests of both industries are adequately addressed in a manner that best serves the public.

Today's hearing is a good opportunity to assess the future needs of freight and passenger rail services and to discuss opportunities for improving the infrastructure used by these industries.

Airline travel has truly revolutionized this planet, giving us access to areas that never were previously accessible.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Last Congress, we came together to pass a long term, bipartisan, comprehensive FAA Reauthorization that made significant strides in improving the passenger experience, including for passengers with disabilities.

I don't understand it.

I think is just morally obscene.