I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this. After serving 30 years in the Air Force and serving with multiple air operation centers, I know how hard our military works to get this right. Our military forces go through extreme measures…

I come here to support the en bloc. There are three great amendments in here that I want to briefly mention. First, we are funding the replacement of three simulators at Offutt Air Force Base, as well as programming equipment that will…

I rise today to speak on the fiscal year 2020 Defense authorization bill. I want to begin by thanking the chairman and the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee for their leadership and for their hard work in crafting this…

today I want to recognize my deputy communications director, Chanse Jones, who is leav1ng my office in early July after more than 4 years of service to the State of Nebraska and to me. Although he is a Mississippian by birth, Chanse has…

we are just a few days away from the first official Democratic Presidential debate of the campaign season in Miami, but for anyone paying close attention, the first meaningful debate is actually about only 48 hours away in South Carolina…

Trying to control what words USDA officials use to describe changing weather conditions should not really be our focus. For one, this amendment is a solution in search of a problem. USDA has plenty of materials on their website or…

There are no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

First let me say, I do understand the concerns of the gentleman from Arizona. Here is the issue: The Food and Drug Administration is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that persons seeking to be healed have both the right to try…

I thank Chairman Bishop for yielding the time and for his eloquent remarks. I just want to rise, even though we are under the guise of opposition, to actually thank the gentleman for offering this amendment. We have had substantive…

How do we reform the system that helps people get out of poverty?

We just want to make sure that we have a quality safety net that works and that also protects the taxpayers.

A humane society has a safety net.

First of all, let me say how much I appreciate the counsel, guidance, and partnership of Chairman Bishop of the Agriculture Committee, as well as Chair Lowey and Ranking Member Granger, as well as the entire staff for crafting what is…

I rise today to discuss what is happening at our southern border, and I call upon my colleagues in Congress to act quickly to address this humanitarian crisis. Last month, terrifying reports surfaced of an illegal immigrant from Guatemala…

I rise to continue my tribute to Nebraska's heroes and the current generation of men and women who have given their lives while defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a powerful story to tell. I will…

yesterday I had the privilege of joining President Trump in Nebraska and Iowa for the official announcement of the year-round sale of E15. The announcement is the product of years of work across party lines to fight for the hard-working…

I appreciate Mr. Larsen's team spirit, good sportsmanship here, and good cheer. Again, I just want to thank Mr. Larsen, Ms. Castor, and also Mr. LaHood. We are the co-chairs of the Soccer Caucus here in the Congress. I really loved working…

I, too, would like to thank the senior Senator from Maine and the senior Senator from California for organizing the colloquy we are having on the floor today in recognition of a very historic moment. To have Senator Collins be a leader…