private companies like Target hold vastly larger amounts of sensitive information about us than the government could ever think of doing.

I agree with that statement, and I am wondering maybe if you can elaborate on the advantages of a consistent national requirement for breach notification.

But you do have some plans for modernization in fiscal year 2020, correct?

Well, recertification is to begin in fiscal year 2019. Is that correct?

Well, that would be my hope, that as we recertify, that we would also look at modernization at the same time so it is streamlined and there could be some savings then.

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall vote No. 133, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Personal Explanation

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss a widespread problem affecting rural communities in South Dakota and across our country. This issue represents both a public safety and economic issue for rural America. For far too long, rural…

Madam President, I wish to speak about U.S.-Taiwan relations. In just a few weeks, on April 10, 2014, we will recognize the 35th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, TRA. This important legislation has served as the…

the best thing that we can probably do in terms of improving the overall status and conditions for middle-class Americans in this country is to get a vibrant, growing, robust small business economy.

The United States is a leader in aerospace design and manufacturing.

I think we have two kind of contrasting views about how to improve the plight of middle-class Americans in this country.

The industry continues to face a number of challenges.

Congress gave the DOT the authority to protect our air carriers and the traveling public from what is unilateral taxation, in effect.

Madam President, I want to compliment my colleagues from Wyoming and Texas for talking about the issues that are important to the American people. People in this country care about jobs and the economy. I think one of the reasons there…

It is reducing Americans' health care choices, and it is encouraging employers to cut hours and benefits. Our health care system may have needed reform, but this was not the way to do it. Even the President's strongest supporters are…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 12 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I, too, want to lend my voice--after listening to the discussion that just occurred on the floor--because I don't think there is any group of Americans who are more deserving of our support than the men and women who have…

And, you know, one way we could get fewer trains in North Dakota is to horizontally drill from South Dakota.