I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following nomination: Executive Calendar No. 697. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the nomination. The bill clerk…

S. 3184 needs to go back to the drawing board.

The intent of this legislation is righteous.

I think we need to do more of these bilateral agreements.

I think that's exactly right.

I think we do. I mean, I'm very supportive of the Cyber Diplomacy Act.

We need to make sure that not only, you know, companies but also the American Government, that we're fully engaged in those forums.

the Land and Water Conservation Fund is one of the Nation's premier conservation programs. In fact, I believe it is the crown jewel of our conservation programs. The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been an incredible program across…

I thank my colleague from North Carolina, who has been a true champion of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for years. You can hear his passion, and you can sense the passion, and you absolutely have an idea of his commitment. I am…

To me, that is the whole game here. That is how we should evaluate every cent of Federal money that we spend is whether it is helping people move from being paid a starvation wage or being paid a wage that can actually support their family.

Secretary Mnuchin predicted that not only would this tax plan pay for itself, but it would pay down our debt.

Do you think that trade wars are easy to win? Do you think they are great and easy to win?

I would like to ask whether you agree that Treasury's work to combat illicit financial activity, impose sanctions, and conduct national security reviews through the CFIUS process should be free from political interference?

As previously stated, large trade imbalances can reflect underlying trade distortions resulting from unfair trade practices.

I really believe that this project to mainstream apprenticeships in America is critical if we are going to begin to lift wages again in this country.

The IRS's stability and credibility is preserved by keeping it free from political influence.

If confirmed, I will work to uphold the law and take appropriate steps to address any violations.

Eighty percent of the wheat in Colorado is exported. And all of the growth for our dairies, and our farmers, and our ranchers is trade.