Mr. President, I rise in opposition. Senator Paul's amendment is entirely unnecessary, but worse than that, it is dangerous. There is no question that, like any other treaty, the NATO treaty does not supersede the Constitution. However…

I thank Ranking Member Larsen and Chairman Graves for their leadership on this bill. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to discuss the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and the positive impact it will have on air…

I cannot tell you about the urgency, and I think it was reflected in a lot of the comments that were made beforehand.

it is a shame of our Nation, a nation this strong, this powerful, this wealthy, that could not do something about it.

No matter your ZIP code, all Americans deserve the same access to safe drinking water and wastewater systems.

One of the changes that Senator Capito and I are pushing for in the farm bill is for a program to provide funding for warranties to accompany these septic systems.

we were able to create authority for the USDA to provide loans and grants to low-income households to install individual wastewater systems.

By the power vested in me by Senator Welch I hereby decree that Senator Braun shall go next.

Every American deserves access to water that is clean and safe to drink, and a functioning water system that safely disposes of sewage and waste.

One of the changes that Senator Capito and I are pushing for in the farm bill is for a program to provide funding for warranties to accompany these septic systems.

I reiterate my strong support for S. 111, the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act. The rules that agencies impose have real-world consequences. Americans should be easily able to understand what a proposed rule does. Instead…

I want to respond to what was just said. It is absolutely important that we set straight that diversity does not mean we are talking about people who are less qualified. We are not talking about reducing standards. We are talking about…

I think about this brief that was put forward to the Supreme Court that was written by former military officials that said: ``The importance of maintaining a diverse, highly qualified officer corps has been beyond legitimate dispute for…

I would just remind everybody, this is an operational need that came from the experts, those who testified before our committee over the last 4 years, that they want this, they need this, and they understand. It is a proven technology to…

I would just remind everybody that we used to ride horses into battle. It doesn't make them wrong, but I don't think they work too well today. There are certainly plenty. Mr. Chair, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Alabama (Mr…

Mr. President, for the Committee on Foreign Relations I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.

I remind everybody that we do not allow Chinese-made solar panels on our satellites, and that facts do count. Mr. Chair, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Smith), the ranking member of the committee.