Do we have the political will to do it if we want to save the system for those that are going to be retiring down the road.

I think you've just made my case right there. So we're running out of time.

We have seen them steal intellectual property, manipulate currencies, just do about anything out there that would not be in the category of a handshake business partner.

Mr. President, I would like to thank you, Chaplain Lundy, for coming all the way from Terre Haute. That is on kind of the west central side of our State, a pretty good trek out here. You heard what the senior Senator from Indiana said. You…

It would prohibit persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction of China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from owning or leasing American agricultural land.

In that rare moment here in the U.S. Senate, we certainly ought to take advantage of it.

You are welcome. I yield the floor. Recognition of the Majority Leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. Continuing Resolution

Sounds like an excellent plan.

I think you've just made my case right there. So we're running out of time.

Sounds like an excellent plan.

Do we have the political will to do it if we want to save the system for those that are going to be retiring down the road.

I would offer that if we're going to do anything in the near term, it--it is going to be difficult to raise revenues.

I would offer that if we're going to do anything in the near term, it--it is going to be difficult to raise revenues.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I know that accountability is a foreign concept in Washington, D.C., and there is no lobby for the people, but I would like to lobby for real farmers and consumers as a farmer myself. And, also, I have a cosponsor of my amendment, an…

If my colleagues are saying that no taxpayer funds are used for these programs, I don't think that should be a debate, just to clarify that no taxpayer funds are used for these programs. If they are so beneficial, I am looking forward to…

Technology has definitely changed the way we all live.

I just think hearings like this expose in a way the truth of what is being done, what is not being done, practice what you preach, and please make sure that we keep the flexibility for states to do what appears to be a better job with a…