"Undermining them isn’t just wrong—it’s a direct threat to millions of students and to our nation’s future," said Senator Padilla.

“At a moment when young Americans feel that the American dream is out of reach, this action only adds to feeling that the deck is stacked against them.”

"$1.5 trillion, or $1,500,000,000,000. That is the egregious and dangerously irresponsible amount of money the Trump Administration has requested for military spending."

“Robocall scams are getting more technologically sophisticated, including through the use of AI, while defrauding Americans of billions of dollars each year and disproportionately targeting our most vulnerable communities and seniors.

"We should be investing in these students and the institutions that serve them—not eliminating the very programs that make their education possible," said Representative Takano.

The behavior described in the New York Times story was wrong and toxic. Graham has acknowledged that and sought redemption.

I want people to know that you’re not a real journalist. You work for Mike the pillow man and all you do is spout untruths. Get away from me.

So, therefore, this amendment would give them the specific funding that they claim they need. And I urge my colleagues to support this amendment.

I am so proud of that bipartisan work as it continues.

It’s déjà vu all over again. Not only did this Senate, on a bipartisan basis, reject a similar measure legislatively just a few weeks ago, but just a few hours ago, this Senate rejected a similar amendment on a bipartisan basis.

“UC Riverside was the first school in the UC system to be recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution; and in 2018, UCR was recognized as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. These grants have…

"America's economy is nothing without our infrastructure," said Rep. Garamendi.

Donald Trump proudly admitted he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation,’ and this budget reconciliation bill proves Republicans in Congress don’t either.

"No legislation of this scope is perfect, and while I am disappointed it does not include all my amendments, I am committed to building on the work that has been done and I am glad that this Committee was able to come to an agreement that…

"I'm proud to have secured essential provisions in the BUILD America 250 Act that will improve the lives of my constituents as much as the roads they drive, the bridges they cross and the trains they ride."

I rise in opposition to this Graham amendment and remind us colleagues that just over a month ago a similar proposal was defeated on a bipartisan basis.

This bill is a slap in the face to struggling Americans everywhere. It includes no relief for working families facing higher costs, just more money for unchecked enforcement and political favors for Trump.

I’m an Angeleno who said ‘Enough is enough.’