Thank you, Mr. Chair and Ranking Member Paul for holding this hearing.

Congress can provide, and it has done this in the past, that certain amount appropriated in funding bills will be withheld or reduced by 10 percent, 25 percent, if required reports are not submitted.

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on…

What does it mean for the scope of Executive authority if national emergencies can be left open for long periods of time?

This country is being governed in a State of perpetual emergency.

I am concerned that bad actors take advantage of national emergencies to access funding intended for victims.

I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I have 10 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 following…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Hassan and I both be allowed to finish our remarks before the scheduled vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Seth Aframe is uniquely positioned to serve on the Federal bench, and I know that his unwavering integrity and deep appellate experience will make him an exceptional addition to the First Circuit. I was pleased with the cloture vote last…

I come to the floor today in support of Seth Aframe's nomination to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Without a doubt, the depth of Mr. Aframe's legal expertise and his extensive experience at the U.S. Attorney's Office make him…

I rise today to add my voice to that of my colleague's, Senator Shaheen, in supporting the confirmation of Seth Aframe of Hopkinton, NH, to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. As you have heard from Senator…

I do remain concerned that this Administration seems reluctant to cite attribution for what is happening there.

I think one of the biggest threats to the United States and to democracies around the world is disinformation and misinformation.

I hope the Department will work with our office to make necessary changes to ensure that families who have had children affected are going to have some reassurance.

I totally agree with that.

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