We cannot ignore the pain our country has caused these children.

They had no issue with granting corporations and the wealthiest of Americans hundreds of billions of dollars' worth of tax cuts, yet they speak out now when we need to help everyday Americans.

it is wonderful to see you in the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. My first time.

I can't imagine describing the taxpayer-funded campaign designed to terrorize migrant families as going well.

I have 6 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 ask I unanimous consent to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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I rise in support of confirming Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security. I appreciate my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for advancing this critical nomination so that we can finally provide the Department of Homeland…

I rise today in support of Pete Buttigieg's nomination to lead the Department of Transportation. Whether it is rebuilding our crumbling roads and bridges, maintaining our leadership in the global mobility race, or improving pipeline…

I think that is true, but in Michigan we have had fire departments and community health centers actually buy the freezer wanting to be able to do it.

We don't have--we have a national strategy--we are trying to get one, to give it to the States.

Members of the African-American community, communities of color, are feeling very isolated.

Our drumbeat is that whatever is done, it needs to be voluntary, producer-led, and bipartisan.

I share Senator Boozman's concern about markets and trade, and what we need to do to get stability back for our farmers and our ranchers.

Our strong relationship is really one of the best things about our Committee, and it makes it easier to put aside partisan politics and get things done.

Thank you very much. Senator Hyde-Smith, I am looking forward to working with you on the issue of timber.

We know that we need to put the leadership in place for our farmers, ranchers, families at the USDA.

This is an important hearing that we have here today. And I thank each of the panelists for being here as well.