Mr. President, when President Biden and Vice President Harris took office, we had the lowest rate of illegal immigration in nearly 50 years. But instead of maintaining strong border policies inherited from President Trump, the Biden-Harris…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that William McCarthy, an intern in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of today's session of the Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I thank the chair for the opportunity to speak. As we come together for Suicide Prevention Month, I am deeply aware that this heartbreaking crisis is hitting the Black community hard. The CDC reported that in 2023, the suicide rate among…

I keep on hearing corporate, corporate, corporate.

Is that market rate or is that above market rate?

For months this Committee has engaged in a bipartisan investigation into the bankruptcy of the Steward Healthcare and the impact on the delivery of its care at its hospitals.

Let me stop you for a second, because in our investigation, it looks like MPT has for Steward in general, has through forbearance of loans or just cash, returned about $200 million to the system.

I believe our actions today are a testament to what bipartisanship can accomplish on behalf of Americans, on behalf of patients.

For months this Committee has engaged in a bipartisan investigation into the bankruptcy of the Steward Healthcare and the impact on the delivery of its care at its hospitals.

Hurricane Francine preparation, response, and recovery efforts require my presence in south Louisiana, causing me to miss the vote series today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 416 and YEA on Roll Call No. 417…

I keep on hearing corporate, corporate, corporate.

Is that market rate or is that above market rate?

Well, I'm going to--the Chairman has generously allowed me to go a little bit over. But before I end, I want to thank the nurses.

Let me stop you for a second, because in our investigation, it looks like MPT has for Steward in general, has through forbearance of loans or just cash, returned about $200 million to the system.

I believe our actions today are a testament to what bipartisanship can accomplish on behalf of Americans, on behalf of patients.

Well, I'm going to--the Chairman has generously allowed me to go a little bit over. But before I end, I want to thank the nurses.

Mr. President, today, the HELP Committee held an off- the-floor markup to consider three Biden-Harris labor nominees, including a new term for current National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, Chair Lauren McFerran. Chair Sanders directed…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Louisiana.