I thank very much the Senator from Georgia. I next ask Senator Corker if he would like to weigh in and let us know his thoughts on this.

I thank Senator Corker. I appreciate that. Next, I would like to turn to my colleague from the other side of the aisle--another colleague from the other side of the aisle, just showing the bipartisanship we have here on this bill--Senator…

Mr. President, I thank my colleague from Montana, Senator Tester. Earlier in my remarks, I said that this bill had been years in the making, and Senator Tester is one of those who have been involved the entire time, helping us to get here…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Kansas, Mr. Moran, for his kind comments and especially for so clearly explaining the true beneficiaries of this legislation. There is a lot of talk about financial institutions and even small banks…

Mr. President, I very much thank Senator Donnelly. I truly appreciate the Senator's solid, strong, and continued commitment to making this bill work, come to be a reality, and now helping to get it across the floor of the Senate. The…

Mr. President, I rise today to discuss S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, and to urge my colleagues to support its passage. In just a few minutes, we will have the first vote to vote on cloture to…

Mr. President, I have 11 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes in this series be 10 minutes in length. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, today I wish to say a few words about Janet Yellen, an outstanding public servant, who recently completed her term as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and stepped down from the Board. At…

Mr. President, my colleague Senator Jim Risch joins me today in honoring LTC Albert J. Gomez on his outstanding career as he retires from serving as the West Point field force State coordinator. Lieutenant Colonel Gomez--Al--has set a…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Lee). Without objection, it is so ordered. All postcloture time is expired. The question is, Will the Senate advise and…

Mr. President, I, too, rise in support of the nomination of the Honorable Jerome, or ``Jay,'' Powell to be the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. I appreciate this opportunity to immediately follow my…

Madam President, today I wish to honor Susan Hawkes Wheeler, chief of staff for my Washington, DC, office, for her 25 years of congressional service. Susan's trusted, dedicated, and perceptive counsel have been of great value throughout my…

Madam President, today I wish to honor a longtime and vital member of my staff, John E. Hoehne, Jr., for serving the people of Idaho and our Nation for 25 years, both as my chief of staff during my service in the U.S. House of…

Mr. President, I rise in support of Paul Compton to serve as HUD's next general counsel. Mr. Compton has dedicated his entire legal career to affordable housing and community development and for many years has headed the affordable housing…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak on behalf of Mr. Compton and to conclude my remarks before the vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Jessika Solleder, Truman Whitney, and Aaron Price, interns in my office, be granted floor privileges for the date of Tuesday, December 12, 2017. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, I have a request for one committee to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority leaders. Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…