Thank you for making that important point. I would like to further highlight that the legislation authorizes two grant programs. The first would direct funding to coastal States, Indian tribes, and U.S. territories. The other would create…

Mr. President, today I am pleased to be introducing the Cybersecurity Disclosure Act of 2015 with Senator Collins. In response to data breaches by various companies, which exposed the personal information of millions of customers, this…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for yielding, and I thank him for his hard work, as well as the folks on the other side of the aisle who have come together to support this legislation, as I do, today. Mr. Speaker, hardworking taxpayers…

Mr. President, we know that the quality of teachers and principals are two of the most important in-school factors related to student achievement. If we want to improve our schools, it is essential that teachers, principals, and other…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lankford). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, one of the brightest bright spots at the Paris climate talks last week was the robust corporate presence. Leading businesses and executives from around the world were there in Paris to voice their support for a strong…

How much time do we have remaining on our side? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Eight and a half minutes.

Mr. President, these are all able and capable individuals who have been nominated and approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee. I want to pay particular attention to the nomination of Alissa Starzak to be general counsel of the…

Madam President, will the Presiding Officer inform me when I have used 7 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be notified when his time has expired.

I ask unanimous consent that the time be equally charged to both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I believe Senator Feinstein is coming to the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the time be divided equally. We have already divided the time equally. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.

Mr. President, one of the features of our trip to Paris was the presence of America's corporate leaders there urging us on. We not only met with significant corporate leaders like people from Citigroup, PG&E, VF Industries, and others, but…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, gentlemen, for your very, very thoughtful testimony.

Even in your concept of putting the Chairman in the chain, he would be still subordinate to the Secretary of the Defense.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about a great company in my district, Corning Incorporated, an American company that has risen over its 164-year history to become one of the most innovative manufacturers in the world. But, Mr. Speaker…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, we have a gun violence epidemic in this country. There have been nearly 50,000 incidents of gun violence in our country this year. More than 12,400 people have lost their lives. There have…

Mr. Speaker, the Modern Diner in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was recognized last week for its legendary custard French toast, which the Food Network named the best diner dish in America. Rhode Island is the birthplace of the diner, with the…